PW269 Modifying the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale by Adapting Two Items from the Brief Medication Questionnaire to Fit Assessing the Overall Adherence to Polypharmacy Regimen of Cardiac Patients

Abstract

O ST E R A B ST R A C T S process of literature review and consensus (May-Aug 2013) led to establishment of agreed goals and key messages. An Advisory Council for individual input was also formed and the Australian Federal Government and policy-makers were successfully engaged. Communication is via teleconference, face-to-face workshops and electronic means. Results: The Secondary Prevention Alliance (Australia) was established (May 2013) with representatives from 19 national organisations. These include government and non-government stakeholders, professional organisations, consumers and the Heart Foundation. The Advisory Council consists of 149 individuals and experts from Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Canada with a variety of expertise in clinical roles (43%), education/ research (31%), health management (19%) and government (7%). The Alliance has already facilitated increased awareness of secondary prevention and has engaged media and government relations. The alliance also allows consensus on national models of care and indicators. Conclusion: The National Secondary Prevention Alliance has united stakeholders with the common goal of raising the profile of the need for improved health care services in Australia. The process provides an example of how national unity and common messages facilitates advocacy. Disclosure of Interest: J. Redfern Grant/research support from: AZ Educational Grant, K. Gall Grant/research support from: AZ Educational Grant, C. Chow Grant/research support from: AZ Educational Grant