What type of study is this?

This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the relationship between treatment burden and various factors in adults experiencing polypharmacy.

March 8, 2026

Associations between treatment burden, socio-demographics, clinical factors and use of medicines in adults with polypharmacy: A cross-sectional study.

Key Points

To explore the relationship between treatment burden and various factors in adults experiencing polypharmacy.
Cross-sectional study design
Focused on adults with polypharmacy
Analyzed socio-demographics, clinical factors, and medication use
High treatment burden more prevalent in younger adults
Associated with multimorbidity and low medication knowledge
Low adherence linked to increased treatment burden

Abstract

High treatment burden was more common in adults with polypharmacy who were younger, had multimorbidity, poor medication knowledge, or low adherence. This should inform design of interventions addressing treatment burden.

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Authors

Polly Duncan

Chloë Gamlin

Deborah McCahon

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Institutions

University of Bristol

University of Exeter

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Associations between treatment burden, socio-demographics, clinical factors and use of medicines in adults with polypharmacy: A cross-sectional study.

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