Why the study?
Only 50%–75% of chronically ill patients adhere to medications, and the study aimed to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of a Polish version of the ARMS (ARMS-P) to identify adherence levels in hypertension.
Is the Polish version of the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS-P) a reliable tool for measuring medication adherence in adults with hypertension?
Population
279 hospitalized patients with hypertension in Poland
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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ARMS-P shows acceptable psychometric properties in Polish chronic patients; leaves open prospective validation against clinical outcomes.
Is the Polish version of the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS-P) a reliable tool for measuring medication adherence in adults with hypertension?
The Polish version of the ARMS questionnaire is a reliable and valid screening tool for assessing medication adherence in patients with hypertension.
Lomper et al. (2018) studied this question.
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