Medications Non-adherence Reasoning Scale (MedNARS): Development and psychometric properties appraisal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Proper elucidation of medication non-adherence reasoning especially in older adults might pave the way for an auspicious therapeutic outcome. The main aim of this study was to develop and psychometrically test the Medications Non-adherence Reasoning (MedNARS) questionnaire for application in research and probably practice settings.

Methods

A mixed methods design was utilized to develop the MedNARS. The item pool was mainly generated based on a qualitative query and literature review. The expert panel approved version of the MedNARS was psychometrically assessed on a convenience sample of 220 older patients with chronic disease. The internal consistency, test-retest reliability, content and face validity of the scale were appraised and its construct validity was as

SUBMITTER: Allahverdipour H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10558970 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature