Key result
Type D personality was associated with significantly poorer medication adherence at 6 months following acute coronary syndrome (r = -0.29, p < 0.01).
Why the study?
Does Type D personality or its components predict medication adherence in patients following an acute coronary syndrome?
Population
165 patients assessed 3 weeks after hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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May support screening post-ACS patients for adherence risk; leaves open whether targeting Type D traits improves outcomes.
Observational (n=165)
Does Type D personality or its components predict medication adherence in patients following an acute coronary syndrome?
Effect estimate: r = -0.29
p-value: p=<0.01
Negative affectivity, rather than the full Type D personality construct, is a primary predictor of poor medication adherence after acute coronary syndrome, with self-efficacy acting as a mediator.
Molloy et al. (2011) conducted an observational in acute coronary syndrome (n=165). Type D personality vs. Non-Type D personality was evaluated on medication adherence at 6 months (r = -0.29, p=<0.01). Type D personality was associated with significantly poorer medication adherence at 6 months following acute coronary syndrome (r = -0.29, p < 0.01).
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