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Predictors of Adherence to Secondary Preventive Medication in Stroke Patients.
- Source :
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Annals of Behavioral Medicine . Jun2011, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p383-390. 8p. 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Objective: The purpose of this study is to identify factors which predict adherence in stroke survivors. Design: This is a longitudinal study where 180 stroke survivors were assessed 1 year after their first ischaemic stroke. The relationship between adherence and illness and medication beliefs was tested at baseline (time 1) and again 5-6 weeks later (time 2). Main Outcome Measures: The main outcome measures used in this study are Medication Adherence Report Scale and urinary salicylate levels. Results: Four variables predicted time 1 poor adherence: (1) younger age, (2) increased specific concerns about medications, (3) reduced cognitive functioning and (4) low perceived benefit of medication. Three out of these four variables were again predictive of time 2 adherence and accounted for 24% of the variance: (1) younger age, (2) increased specific concerns about medications and (3) low perceived benefit of medication. The urinary salicylate assay failed to differentiate between patients taking and not taking aspirin. Conclusion: Interventions to improve adherence should target patients' beliefs about their medication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08836612
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Annals of Behavioral Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 60686962
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-010-9257-6