Key result
Medication non-adherence affects ~61% of older stroke survivors, linked to high pill burden and low literacy.
Cross-Sectional (n=402)
Yes
Medication non-adherence is a significant issue among older stroke survivors in China, driven by education, polypharmacy, medication beliefs, and health literacy.
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Supports targeted education for low-literacy stroke survivors; leaves open whether such strategies enhance adherence.
Cao et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Stroke (n=402). Medication non-adherence was evaluated on Prevalence of medication non-adherence. Among older adult stroke survivors in China, 61.4% exhibited medication non-adherence, which was significantly associated with lower educational levels, higher pill burden, and lower health literacy.
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