A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF DESIGNED HEALTH-FOSTERING NURSING INTERVENTIONS ON THE BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS AND AUGMENTATION OF MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG CLIENTS WITH ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE SYNDROME RECEIVING TREATMENT AT A SELECTED DE-ADDICTION CENTRE IN UJJ

Abstract

Background: Alcohol Dependence Syndrome (ADS) contributes significantly to morbidity and socio-economic burden, especially in rural settings. Poor medication adherence and maladaptive behavioral patterns are common challenges faced by clients undergoing de-addiction treatment. Nursing interventions that enhance self-care, reinforce adherence, and foster health-promoting behaviors may improve treatment outcomes. Objective: To assess the effect of designed health-fostering nursing interventions on behavioral patterns and medication adherence among clients with ADS receiving treatment at a selected de-addiction centre in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Methods: A quasi-experimental one-group pre-post design was used. A purposive sample of 50 clients diagnosed with ADS and undergoing treatment at a rural de-addiction centre was selected. Baseline assessment of behavioral patterns and medication adherence was conducted using validated scales. Participants received structured health-fostering nursing interventions (HFNI) including motivational counseling, relapse prevention education, daily adherence monitoring, and supportive follow-ups over 8 weeks. Post-intervention behaviors and medication adherence were re-assessed. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for analysis. Results: Post-intervention scores showed significant improvement in adaptive behavioral patterns (Mean difference = 10.24, p < 0.001) and medication adherence (Mean difference = 1.98, p < 0.001) compared to pre-intervention scores. Conclusion: Structured health-fostering nursing interventions significantly improved behavioral patterns and medication adherence among clients with ADS. Integrating these interventions into de-addiction care can enhance treatment success and long-term recovery.