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March 7, 2023Medical Research JournalOpen Access

High adherence was found in 63% of patients, and adherence was significantly associated with fewer depressive symptoms (rs = -0.289), higher QOL (rs = 0.33), college/university education, and good financial situation (p < 0.05).

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Why the study?

Treatment adherence remains a complex problem especially in the older population, where good adherence and quality of life can prevent complications and daily functioning deterioration.

What sociodemographic and clinical factors affect adherence to antihypertensive treatment in elderly patients?

Population

100 elderly patients with hypertension treated in a university hospital

Design

Cross-sectional study

Authors

PPPiotr PobrotynACAnna ChudiakBUBartosz Uchmanowicz

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Overview

Education and finances were associated with adherence in elderly hypertensives; leaves open whether addressing them or depression improves outcomes.

Structured PICO

What sociodemographic and clinical factors affect adherence to antihypertensive treatment in elderly patients?

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Population
100 elderly patients (61 females, 39 males) with hypertension treated in a university hospital
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Outcome
Adherence to antihypertensive treatment measured by the Adherence in Chronic Diseases Scale (ACDS)patient reported

In elderly hypertensive patients, adherence to treatment is positively associated with higher education, better financial standing, higher quality of life, and fewer depressive symptoms.

Cite This Study

Pobrotyn et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a891a50d5f4e697bb1322f7https://doi.org/10.5603/mrj.a2023.0004
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