Korean J Transplant.  2023 Nov;37(Suppl 1):S262. 10.4285/ATW2023.F-8590.

The application of immunosuppressants education video and instant messaging software to improve compliance in transplant recipients

• Fan HL
• Chen TW
• Yeh YT
• Yeh SS
• Hsu SN

• KMID: 2551891
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4285/ATW2023.F-8590

Abstract

Background
Compliance after transplantation is very important to prevent acute rejection, maintain graft function, and achieve a good long-term outcome. There are many types of immunosuppressant agents, such as calcineurin inhibitors, corticosteroids, purine synthesis inhibitors, and target rapamycin inhibitors. The time it takes varies for each medicine. During the hospitalization subsequent to the operation, the nurses dispatch the prescriptions, ensuring that there are no complications. However, after discharge and returning home, the medication must be taken on time by the recipients. The purpose of this poster is to reveal the application and effect of education videos and instant messaging software to improve compliance after transplantation.
Methods
The education video was made by a pharmacist and pharmacy students. Medicine-use education and video viewing were done before transplant, after transplant before discharge, and during the first outpatient follow-up after discharge. In addition, pharmacists and recipients use in stand messaging software to communicate directly. Questionnaires were used to evaluate patients knowledge of immunosuppressant agents and the correctness of the immunosuppressant-use.
Results
From January 2023 to August 2023, nine patients received longitudinal medication education and follow-up. All recipients expressed a high level of satisfaction with the questionnaires. There were no problems with immunosuppressants use. All recipients did not experience acute rejection during 3-month posttransplant period.
Conclusions
Strengthening health education and making good use of instant messaging software can improve compliance of medication.