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ArticleJournal of health psychology2024

Tensions in caring for chronic patients' medication adherence: A qualitative study in Cyprus.

Christiana Karashiali, Pinelopi Konstantinou, Orestis Kasinopoulos, Christos Michael, Alexia Papageorgiou, Irini Kadianaki, Maria Karekla, Angelos P Kassianos

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8 authors.

Christiana KarashialiUniversity of Cyprus, Cyprus.
Pinelopi KonstantinouUniversity of Cyprus, Cyprus.
Orestis KasinopoulosUniversity of Cyprus, Cyprus.
Christos MichaelUniversity of Nicosia, Cyprus.
Alexia PapageorgiouUniversity of Nicosia, Cyprus.
Irini KadianakiUniversity of Cyprus, Cyprus.
Maria KareklaUniversity of Cyprus, Cyprus.
Angelos P KassianosUniversity of Cyprus, Cyprus.ORCID 0000-0001-6428-2623

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Abstract

Medication adherence (MA) to recommended treatment is a multi-faceted problem and an ongoing challenge for healthcare providers (HCPs) to monitor. This qualitative study with 10 HCPs in Cyprus aims to explore HCPs' perceptions and strategies used on addressing medication non-adherence (MNA) in patients with chronic conditions. Two main themes emerged from the analysis reflecting the ways that HCPs described their reactions to MNA of their patients: (1) "Relying on information provision to improve MA" and (2) "Trying to understand patients' perspective." HCPs reported empathizing with patients and engaging in discussions to understand patients' perspective and reasons for MNA, so as to explore alternative solutions. Simultaneously, some HCPs reflected that the techniques used to improve MA are solely centered around information on medication and side-effects. HCPs experienced an internal conflict between providing patient-centered care versus using directive approaches to improve MA. Findings suggest how HCPs could thoroughly address patients' individual barriers.

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Medication AdherenceQualitative ResearchAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelChronic DiseaseCyprusFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient-Centered CareProfessional-Patient Relationsbarriers to adherencechronic conditionsdecision-makingmedication adherencepatient-centered carequalitative

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PMID38282383
PMCPMC11344954

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