Opinions and perceptions of patients with cardiovascular disease on adherence: a qualitative study of focus groups.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular diseases are becoming more frequent throughout the world. Adherence to both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, as well as lifestyles, is important for good management and control of the disease. This study aims to explore the opinions and perceptions of patients with ischemic heart disease on the difficulties associated with therapeutic adherence.

Methods

An interpretive phenomenological study was carried out using focus groups and one semi-structured interview. The MAXQDA qualitative data analysis program was used for inductive interpretation of the group discourses and interview. Data were coded, and these were grouped by categories and then consolidated under the main themes identified.

Results

Two in-person focus groups an

SUBMITTER: Carbonell-Soliva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10870481 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature