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Impact of a Glaucoma Awareness Program on Treatment Adherence
Sponsor: Seva Canada Society
Summary
Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, with a higher burden in low- and middle-income countries such as Nepal, where public awareness and treatment adherence remain poor. Lifelong adherence to treatment is important to prevent disease progression but still non adherence remains common. This is a mixed method study which aims to evaluate the effectiveness of structured glaucoma awareness program in improving treatment adherence among glaucoma patients attending a tertiary eye hospital in Nepal. Quantitative assessment will measure changes in treatment adherence using Medication Adherence Scale at baseline and three months post intervention. A qualitative component will explore participants' perceptions of glaucoma program and suggestions for improvement through semi-structured interviews.
Official title: Assessing the Impact of a Structured Glaucoma Awareness Program on Treatment Adherence Among Glaucoma Patients at Tertiary Eye Hospital in Nepal
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-04
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2026-03-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Glaucoma awareness and patient education program
Glaucoma awareness educational package: Educational session, information leaflets, interactive discussions. This study involves a behavioral/educational intervention only. No drugs, devices, or procedures are introduced as part of the study intervention. Participants continue their routine standard-of-care glaucoma treatment as prescribed by their treating ophthalmologist. No investigational drugs or devices are used as part of this study. Participants continue their usual prescribed anti-glaucoma medications as part of routine clinical care. The study intervention consists solely of a structured educational and awareness program.