Gout
Helps people with Gout better understand their illness, self-manage their condition, and improve medication adherence. Designed for New Zealanders, Maori, and Pasifika prescribed Allopurinol. No contra-indications.
How it Works
The Journey focuses on:
- Educating people that Gout is primarily genetic, not the result of poor lifestyle
- Creating positive beliefs about medication (Allopurinol) use
- Addressing unhelpful behaviours such as stopping treatment to test if the condition persists, or discontinuing medication to feel normal
Outcomes
Significant change in illness-related beliefs and increased satisfaction with Allopurinol treatment.
Rationale
Combines the work of Drs Emad, Dalbeth, Petrie, Weinman, and Chalder with Susan Reid from Health Literacy NZ, who leads the Gout Aotearoa Action Group and created the Change of Life Gout resource guide.
References
Dr Yasaman Emad, Dr Nicola Dalbeth, Dr K Petrie, Dr J Weinman, Dr T Chalder - University of Auckland.