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MEDICATION NON-ADHERENCE Among Older Adults.
- Source :
- Journal of Gerontological Nursing; Jul2004, Vol. 30 Issue 7, p33-43, 11p, 1 Color Photograph
- Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Medication non-adherence among older adults is a prevalent and costly problem; approximately one half have problems following their prescribed medication regimen, and more than 10% of hospital admissions are the result of medication non-adherence. In this literature review, medication non-adherence is defined and described among adults age 50 and older. Factors associated with medication nonadherence are presented, interventions to improve medication non-adherence are discussed, and methods for assessing medication non-adherence are reviewed. In addition, nursing assessment and intervention to improve medication non-adherence are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00989134
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20399276
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-20040701-08