Lay perspectives on hypertension and drug adherence: systematic review of qualitative research.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To synthesise the findings from individual qualitative studies on patients' understanding and experiences of hypertension and drug taking; to investigate whether views differ internationally by culture or ethnic group and whether the research could inform interventions to improve adherence.

Design

Systematic review and narrative synthesis of qualitative research using the 2006 UK Economic and Social Research Council research methods programme guidance.

Data sources

Medline, Embase, the British Nursing Index, Social Policy and Practice, and PsycInfo from inception to October 2011.

Study selection

Qualitative interviews or focus groups among people with uncomplicated hypertension (studies principally in people with diabetes, established cardiovascular d

SUBMITTER: Marshall IJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3392078 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature