Table 5 Perceived barriers for managing CVD patients
| Â | Family Physicians | General Internists | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
Adverse effects of drugs | 50.4% | 52.3% | 51.1% |
Patient adherence | 73.7% | 74.1% | 73.8% |
Presence of co-morbid conditions | 59.6% | 56.3% | 58.4% |
Cost of medications | 89.4% | 87.7% | 88.8% |
Number of drugs needed for adequate blood pressure control | 74.0% | 75.1% | 74.4% |
Patient understanding of treatment goals | 53.8% | 51.4% | 52.9% |
Adequate time to address lifestyle issues with patients | 52.2% | 55.4% | 53.4% |
Adequate patient-education tools regarding lifestyle issues | 44.0% | 47.1% | 45.1% |
Knowledge and skills to provide dietary recommendations | 46.2% | 47.8% | 46.9% |
Knowledge and skills to facilitate patient adherence | 44.7% | 52.0% | 47.4% |