Medication beliefs and self-reported adherence among community-dwelling older adults

This study examines the barriers associated with nonadherence among community-dwelling older persons participating in Aging Service Network nutrition programmes in the USA. Objective: The goal of this study was to examine the relation of psychological, illness, and tangible barriers to reported medication adherence among older adults in a community, nonmedical setting. Methods: Older adults (N = 299) receiving congregate meals participated in a study of factors associated with medication-taking behaviours and adherence.  Self-reported medication nonadherence was measured by using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale.  Psychological ...
Source: NeLM - Care of Older People - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news