A systematic review of adherence in Indigenous Australians: an opportunity to improve chronic condition management.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indigenous Australians experience high rates of chronic conditions. It is often asserted Indigenous Australians have low adherence to medication; however there has not been a comprehensive examination of the evidence. This systematic literature review presents data from studies of Indigenous Australians on adherence rates and identifies supporting factors and impediments from the perspective of health professionals and patients.

Methods

Search strategies were used to identify literature in electronic databases and websites. The following databases were searched: Scopus, Medline, CINAHL Plus, PsycINFO, Academic Search Premier, Cochrane Library, Trove, Indigenous Health infonet and Grey Lit.org . Articles in English, reporting original data on adherence to long-term

SUBMITTER: de Dassel JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5745645 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature