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Self-transcendence showed no significant correlation with medication adherence among older adults with hypertension (r = -0.20, p = 0.18).
Cross-Sectional (n=46)
No
Effect estimate: r = -0.20
p-value: p=0.18
In older adults with hypertension, self-transcendence was not significantly correlated with medication adherence, although self-reported non-adherence rates were very high.
No correlation observed; leaves open whether other psychosocial factors influence adherence in older adults with hypertension.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between self-transcendence and medication adherence among older adults prescribed antihypertensive medication. DESIGN: Descriptive, correlational research design. METHOD: Forty-six older adults who were prescribed antihypertensive medications from an independent living facility participated in this study. Participants were given a survey that included a demographic questionnaire, the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale, and Reed's Self-Transcendence Scale. FINDINGS: No significant relationship was found between medication adherence and self-transcendence (r = -.20, p = .18). Ninety percent of the participants however, admitted to cutting back or stopping their medication without notifying their providers. CONCLUSION: Continued investigation is needed to identify reasons why older adults fail to adhere to taking prescribed hypertension medications in order to improve health outcomes in this population.
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Thomas et al. (2014) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=46). Self-transcendence was evaluated on Relationship between medication adherence and self-transcendence (r = -0.20, p=0.18). Self-transcendence showed no significant correlation with medication adherence among older adults with hypertension (r = -0.20, p = 0.18).
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