Abstract
The purpose of this prospective study was to determine patients' expectations and satisfaction levels related to the therapeutic interchange of proton pump inhibitors. Hospitalized patients were assigned to one of two groups: Group 1 (n = 21) comprised patients initially on omeprazole who were changed to lansoprazole, and Group 2 (n = 19) included patients initially on lansoprazole who were continued on lansoprazole. Data collection methods included personal interviews, chart reviews, and postdischarge telephone interviews. No differences in expectations or degree of satisfaction with therapy were observed pre- and posthospitalization for either group or between groups (p >.05). Forty-three percent of Group 1 patients were unaware that interchange had occurred and reported a high degree of satisfaction with their hospitalizations (97.1%), their doctors (97%), and their health plans (94.2%). Preliminary trends suggest that in-hospital therapeutic interchange does not affect patient expectations or satisfaction with proton pump inhibitor therapy.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
