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July 11, 2026BMC GeriatricsOpen Access

Confronting finitude and treatment adherence in older adults with chronic diseases: a qualitative study

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LALeovaldo AlcântaraLMLuís MidãoECElı́sio Costa

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Qualitative study explores treatment adherence in older adults, highlighting personal, relational, and structural factors.

Key Points

  • This research aims to understand how older adults with chronic diseases interpret their health and how this affects their treatment adherence.
  • Qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews with 32 older adults in Porto, Portugal.
  • Maximum variation sampling strategy to capture diverse experiences and contexts.
  • Data were analyzed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis within a constructivist framework.
  • Five central themes emerged regarding treatment adherence and its context, including individual meaning-making processes.
  • Participants expressed that awareness of their vulnerability influenced their self-care actions, shaped by relational dynamics and systemic barriers.
  • The study highlights the need for personalized support that acknowledges older adults' identities and life contexts.

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Alcântara et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a51e277c18d7f28ca5014cahttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-07763-6
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