A Phenomenological Approach to Medication Adherence in Elderly Patients: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Patient adherence to drug treatment is crucial to the success of any prescribed therapy, especially in chronic conditions. The present phenomenological qualitative study aims to explore the elderly experience in managing their medication therapy and their perception of medication adherence. Methods: Based on Husserl's perspective, a qualitative descriptive study was conducted utilizing the phenomenological approach, specifically Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The data analysis followed Giorgi's phenomenological approach and the inductive content analysis method. Approval for the study was obtained from the relevant Ethics Committee. Results: Themes emerged when participants described experiences about their own adherence to therapy. The fol

SUBMITTER: Liquori G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11476112 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature