Medication adherence and quality of life among geriatric patients: Insights from a hospital-based cross-sectional study in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the factors that influence medication adherence and the multidimensional aspects of quality of life in the elderly is of paramount importance in enhancing their overall well-being. Since geriatric patients usually suffer from multiple morbidities due to their declining age, the adherence towards their medications plays a very crucial role in their quality of life.

Methodology

This cross-sectional study explores the intricate relationship between medication adherence and quality of life among 310 elderly patients at a single medical college and hospital. Participants completed the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) to assess medication adherence and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire, which comprise

SUBMITTER: Khaiser UF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11556742 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature