Adherence influencing factors - a systematic review of systematic reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-adherence is widespread problem. Adherence is a crucial point for the success and the safe use of therapies. The objective of this overview (review of reviews) was to identify factors that influence adherence in chronic physical conditions.

Methods

A systematic literature search was performed in Medline and Embase (1990 to July 2013). Publications were screened according to predefined inclusion criteria. The study quality was assessed using AMSTAR. Both process steps were carried out independently by two reviewers. Relevant data on study characteristics and results were extracted in piloted standardized tables by one reviewer and checked by a second. Data were synthesized using a standardized quantitative approach by two reviewers.

Results

Seven systema

SUBMITTER: Mathes T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4323150 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature