ReviewEuropean journal of clinical pharmacology2014
Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of patients and carers regarding medication adherence: a review of qualitative literature.
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- Sodium Valproate-Induced Bicytopenia: A Case Report.Cureus · 2025Article
- Exploring the factors influencing the timely intravitreal anti-VEGF treatment in patients with diabetic macular edema: a qualitative interview study using the COM-B model.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Physicians' and patients' perceived risks of chronic pain medication and co-medications in Quebec, Canada: a cross-sectional study.BMC primary care · 2025Article
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- An Analysis of Medication Adherence in a Large Outpatient Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic Using a Novel Value-Based Pharmacy System.Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association · 2024Article
- The Five-Dimension Patient Experience Model and Its Applications in Healthcare Using the Example of Spinal Cord Injury and COPD.Journal of patient experience · 2024Article
- Beliefs of patients who visited community pharmacies about medicines and supplements, the need for drug therapy and medication adherence - a cross-sectional study.Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice · 2024Article
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- Varenicline Combined With Oral Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Smartphone-Based Medication Reminders for Smoking Cessation: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Handling polypharmacy -a qualitative study using focus group interviews with older patients, their relatives, and healthcare professionals.BMC geriatrics · 2023Article
- Treatment adherence and associated factors in older people with type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study.Nursing open · 2023Article
- Medication work among nonagenarians: a qualitative study of the Newcastle 85+ cohort participants at 97 years old.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2023Article
- Factors Affecting Immunosuppressive Medication Adherence in Liver Transplant Recipients with Poor Adherence: A Qualitative Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2023Article
- Diabetes Mellitus and Its Therapy in Brunei Darussalam - A Critical Revisit.Patient preference and adherence · 2023Review
- Shared Decision-Making in Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) Options Using a Questionnaire for Respiratory Allergic Patients: A Delphi Consensus Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2023Article
- A Cross-Sectional Study on Hypertension Medication Adherence in a High-Burden Region in Namibia: Exploring Hypertension Interventions and Validation of the Namibia Hill-Bone Compliance Scale.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Assessment of Patients' Views on Drug Benefits and Risks: An Interview Study with Cardiovascular Patients.International journal of clinical practice · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of this review is to cohere evidence on the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of patients and carers regarding medication adherence. Medication adherence refers to "the extent to which the patient's action matches the agreed recommendations". Medication adherence is vital in preventing, managing and curing illnesses and, hence, is linked with positive health outcomes.
methodsA search was conducted using the following databases: CINAHL, Embase, PubMed and Web of Knowledge from inception to November 2013. Titles and abstracts were screened for inclusion in the review according to pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Studies were assessed for quality, and data were extracted into a data extraction form. Results were analysed thematically.
resultsThe final results included 34 articles. Eight analytical themes were identified: (i) beliefs and experiences of medicines, (ii) family support and culture, (iii) role of and relationship with health-care practitioners, (iv) factors related to the disease, (v) self-regulation, (vi) communication, (vii) cost and (viii) access. The theme, "beliefs and experiences of medicines", was present in 33 studies, with many discussing the influence that side effects have on medication adherence.
conclusionsThere are a number of variables that impact upon the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of patients and carers regarding medication adherence. This review presents an overview of the analytical themes which offers the opportunity to examine interventions and their relative efficacies to increase medication adherence.
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