Self-Efficacy
Immediate Interventions
- Provide Medication Teaching and allow time for patient to demonstrate back
- Further evaluate coping styles – Ways of Coping Questionnaire
- Consider Directly Observed Therapy: Administering Interferon at the healthcare provider office/clinic
- Refer to specialty pharmacy treatment adherence program
Resources
- A Guide to Hepatitis C: Treatment Side Effect Management
- HCV Treatment: A Guide to Help You Stay on Treatment
Referrals
- HepFree NYC - Patient Support Groups
- Specialty pharmacy for enhanced treatment support
- Visiting nurse service