What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to identify factors that predict non-adherence to secondary preventive medication in individuals following a stroke or transient ischaemic attack.

May 5, 2016Open Access

Predictive factors of non-adherence to secondary preventative medication after stroke or transient ischaemic attack: A systematic review and meta-analyses

Key Points

This research aims to identify factors that predict non-adherence to secondary preventive medication in individuals following a stroke or transient ischaemic attack.
Conducted a systematic review of existing literature on medication adherence post-stroke.

Structured PICO

What are the predictive factors of non-adherence to secondary preventative medication after stroke or transient ischaemic attack?

Population

Patients after stroke or transient ischaemic attack

Intervention

Secondary preventative medication

Outcome

Non-adherence to medication

Understanding factors associated with medication taking could inform strategies to improve adherence to secondary preventative medication after stroke or transient ischaemic attack.

Abstract

Understanding factors associated with medication taking could inform strategies to improve adherence. Further research should assess whether interventions to promote adherence also improve outcomes.

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