Impact of Interventions on Medication Adherence in Patients With Coexisting Diabetes and Hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coexistence of diabetes and hypertension is prevalent due to shared risk factors. Pharmacological treatment has been reported to be effective in managing both conditions. However, treatment effectiveness depends on the extent to which a patient adheres to their treatment. Poor adherence to long-term treatment for chronic diseases is a growing global problem of significant magnitude. Several interventions have been developed to help improve medication adherence in patients with coexisting diabetes and hypertension. This review aimed to determine the characteristics of these interventions and their impact on medication adherence.

Methods

A systematic review of the literature was conducted using the PRISMA guidelines and registered in the PROSPERO International R

SUBMITTER: Maniki PT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11381960 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature