Prevalence of information- and advice-seeking by patients for newly prescribed medicines and interventions to promote these behaviours: scoping reviews

There is paucity of empirical data regarding the extent to which patients engage with information- and advice-seeking and the effectiveness of interventions to promote these behaviours. Knowledge about medicine increases the likelihood of medication adherence and intended health outcomes. This research has identified a knowledge gap in terms of the prevalence of information- and advice-seeking by patients for prescription medicines and the effectiveness of interventions to promote these behaviours. Effective strategies are needed to promote these behaviours to increase adherence and therapeutic benefit, and decrease waste and iatrogenic disease.