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We prepared patient-oriented drug information sheets for 220 drugs, which were distributed to out-patients with acute or chronic diseases, or to parents of child patients. The effectiveness of providing the drug information sheets was evaluated by questionnaires which were received from 1396 patients with chronic diseases (chronic patients), 420 patients with acute diseases (acute patient) and 244 parents of child patients (parents). The results were as follows; 1) The drug information sheets were readable and understandable for most of the patients and the parents. 2) The percentage of those who feel difficulty in communicating with medical staffs was higher in acute patients and in parents than in chronic patients, however, the drug information sheets were equally effective in improving the relationship between doctors and acute patients, chronic patients and parents. 3) The percentage of those who feel anxious about prescribed drugs was high in young acute patients and in parents. The drug information sheets were effective in relieving their anxiety and in answering their questions about drugs. The present study showed that, although some revision of the information especially about the effects and adverse reactions of drugs might be necessary, the drug information sheets were beneficial almost equally for acute patients, chronic patients and parents.
