Non-adherence, medication beliefs and symptom burden among patients receiving hemodialysis -a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-adherence to medication is a common and complex issue faced by individuals undergoing hemodialysis (HD). However, more knowledge is needed about modifiable factors influence on non-adherence. This study investigated the prevalence of non-adherence, medication beliefs and symptom burden and severity among patients receiving HD in Denmark. Associations between non-adherence, medications beliefs and symptom burden and severity were also explored.

Method

A cross-sectional questionnaire-based multisite study, including 385 participants. We involved patient research consultants in the study design process and the following instruments were included: Medication Adherence Report Scale, Beliefs about Medication Questionnaire and Dialysis Symptom Index. Logistic regress

SUBMITTER: Mechta Nielsen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10604404 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature