Key result
The German MMAS-8D demonstrated moderate internal consistency (alpha=0.31) and significant convergent validity with BMQ Necessity (r=0.31, P<0.01) and electronic adherence reports (P<0.05).
Why the study?
Is the German translation of the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8D) a valid and reliable tool for measuring medication adherence in cardiovascular patients?
Population
70 ambulatory cardiovascular patients on chronic antiplatelet therapy with polypharmacy, mean age 65.7 ± 9.9…
Comparison
German translation of the 8-item Morisky… vs Objective adherence from electronically…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports MMAS-8D validity in German CV patients; leaves open reliability for routine use pending further testing.
Observational (n=70)
Is the German translation of the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8D) a valid and reliable tool for measuring medication adherence in cardiovascular patients?
Arnet et al. (2015) conducted an observational in Cardiovascular disease with polypharmacy (n=70). German 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8D) was evaluated on Internal consistency and convergent validity. The German MMAS-8D demonstrated moderate internal consistency (alpha=0.31) and significant convergent validity with BMQ Necessity (r=0.31, P<0.01) and electronic adherence reports (P<0.05).
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