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A Prospective Observational Study on Medication Adherence and Impact of Counselling on Quality of Life among Cellulitis Patients with or Without Comorbid Conditions

Author(s) Mr. Linson vargheses Thomas, Ms. Amitha shaji, Ms. Kashish Jain H, Ms. Meghana H, Mr. SK Sharath Kumar, Dr. Upendra N
Country India
Abstract Introduction
Cellulitis is a soft tissue infection emerging as a major health issue in India. It is a diffuse spreading bacterial infection of the dermis, subcutaneous tissues, and deeper tissues of skin. It is usually caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus species. It is an acute, painful and a potentially serious bacterial infection which has a considerable impact on quality of life.
Objectives
The main objective of our study is to assess Medication adherence and provide appropriate patient counselling to reduce the morbidity and recurrence among patients with cellulitis.
Methodology
A prospective observational study was conducted for period of six months among the patients with cellulitis. The data was collected from 110 enrolled subjects with the help of self-designed data collection form, from patient’s case sheets. Medication adherence was determined using MARS scale and counselling was provided and impact of counselling was assessed through SF-36 scale.
Results
A total of 110 patients were enrolled in the study. Majority of patients were males. Patients with age group of >60 years were higher than the age group of 20-60 years. Patients undergoing debridement were more in number when compared to patient advised with only pharmacotherapy. Majority of the patients had not progressed to complications. The major risk factor for cellulitis in these enrolled patients was mechanical trauma and followed by diabetes, and majority of the patients were having poor medication adherence. Patients QOL was assessed and it was improved by providing appropriate counselling. In 14% of patient’s cellulitis has re-occurred.
Conclusion
In this study we aim to determine the medication adherence and impact of patient counselling on QOL is of prime importance to reduce the morbidity and economic burden on patient and family. In this regard the study was carried out to measure the adherence to treatment and factors contributing to non-adherence to provide proper counselling on medication adherence and lifestyle changes to improve the QOL of cellulitis patients.
Keywords Cellulitis, quality of life (QOL), counselling, necrotizing fasciitis, medication adherence, sepsis.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63368
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