PATIENTS KNOWLEDGE AND REPORTED BEHAVIOR REGARDING DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF MEDICINES FOR INSOMNIA IN DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA

DIAN REHULINA S., Prof. Agung Endro Nugroho, M.Si., Ph.D., Apt. ; Dr. dr. Probosuseno, Sp.PD., K. Ger.; Dr.Susi Ari Kristina,M.Kes.,Apt.

2017 | Tesis | S2 Magister Farmasi Klinik

ABSTRACT Background : Medications for insomnia help patients who suffer from insomnia fall asleep and maintain sleep, but unfortunately sedative and antidepressant drugs often have residual effects that can affect daily activities such as driving a motor vehicle. The patients who use sedative and antidepressant medications increase the risk a traffic accident. Driving under the influence of medicines become a risk factor that can lead to accidents that needs to be aware of. Methods : The research was conducted with a cross-sectional studies. The questionnaires were delivered to respondents who fulfill criteria as a token: 1) who are still active driving, 2) age between 18 and 64 years old, and 3) patients with insomnia. Factors affecting knowledge and reported behavior towards driving under the influence of insomnia medicines were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis respectively. Results : A total of 100 questionnaires were analysed. Patients have 40 % behavior change consist of 17 % changes in frequency of driving and 36 % changes in the use of driving-impairing medicines for insomnia. Patients knowledge can predict the changes in behavior in term of frequency of driving. Educational level and information received from healthcare providers can predict the changes in behavior related to the use of driving-impairing medicines. Conclusions : Behavioral changes in the use of driving-impairing medicines for insomnia can be predicted by the level of education and information received from healthcare providers. Patients knowledge can predict behavior changes in driving frequency. Future research should focus on an information campaign for healthcare providers as it might contribute to improve communication with patients regarding the risks of driving under the influence of medicines.

ABSTRACT Background : Medications for insomnia help patients who suffer from insomnia fall asleep and maintain sleep, but unfortunately sedative and antidepressant drugs often have residual effects that can affect daily activities such as driving a motor vehicle. The patients who use sedative and antidepressant medications increase the risk a traffic accident. Driving under the influence of medicines become a risk factor that can lead to accidents that needs to be aware of. Methods : The research was conducted with a cross-sectional studies. The questionnaires were delivered to respondents who fulfill criteria as a token: 1) who are still active driving, 2) age between 18 and 64 years old, and 3) patients with insomnia. Factors affecting knowledge and reported behavior towards driving under the influence of insomnia medicines were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis respectively. Results : A total of 100 questionnaires were analysed. Patients have 40 % behavior change consist of 17 % changes in frequency of driving and 36 % changes in the use of driving-impairing medicines for insomnia. Patients knowledge can predict the changes in behavior in term of frequency of driving. Educational level and information received from healthcare providers can predict the changes in behavior related to the use of driving-impairing medicines. Conclusions : Behavioral changes in the use of driving-impairing medicines for insomnia can be predicted by the level of education and information received from healthcare providers. Patientss knowledge can predict behavior changes in driving frequency. Future research should focus on an information campaign for healthcare providers as it might contribute to improve communication with patients regarding the risks of driving under the influence of medicines.

Kata Kunci : Keywords: driver, medicines, knowledge, reported behavior, insomnia