ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2017
How much elderly people of Isfahan are adherent to their drug therapy regimens?
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- Medication use Pattern among the Elderly in Iran: A Review Article.International journal of preventive medicine · 2024Review
- Medication use problems among older adults at a primary care: A narrative of literature review.Aging medicine (Milton (N.S.W)) · 2022Review
- Determinants affecting medication adherence in the elderly: A qualitative study.Aging medicine (Milton (N.S.W)) · 2021Article
- The effect of self-care self-efficacy program on life satisfaction of the Iranian elderly.Journal of education and health promotion · 2021Article
- A comment on medication adherence in geriatric patients: A reply to AbaraziJournal of education and health promotion · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe need for a correct follow-up for medical advices of health givers is the cornerstone for avoiding drug-related complications in especial period of elderly people life. There isn't any data about drug therapy regimens adherence of elderly people of Isfahan. In this study, we aimed to cover this deficit. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn this cross-sectional study which was carried out in Isfahan (Iran) in 2013 senior citizens (aged 65 or more) who were taking at least one medication and had no record of residency in nursing homes were included. We used Morisky medication adherence scale (after validation and reliability assessment for using this questionnaire in Persian language) to evaluate the level of adherence in the study population.
resultsA total of 200 elderly participants were fully studied (
conclusionLow Medication adherence is a common and important drug issue in the elderly in Isfahan. This issue can lead to medical complications and huge cost if it is not addressed appropriately.
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