Nonadherence to psoriasis medication as an outcome of limited coping resources and conflicting goals: findings from a qualitative interview study with people with psoriasis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication nonadherence is known to limit the effectiveness of available therapies; however, little is known specifically about medication adherence in people with psoriasis. Medicines self-management can feel onerous to those with dermatological conditions due to the nature of therapies prescribed and many individuals with psoriasis experience additional challenges such as physical and psychological comorbidities that place significant additional demands on individuals and may undermine adherence. Viewing nonadherence to medication as an outcome of limited personal coping resources and conflicting goals may help to explain medication nonadherence.

Objectives

To explore individuals' perspectives of their psoriasis, medication and its management.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Thorneloe RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5363250 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature