Why do patients follow physicians' advice? The influence of patients' regulatory focus on adherence: an empirical study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In general, medical regimens and treatments are more likely to be effective if patients follow their physicians' advice. However, limited studies have focused on the relationship between regulatory focus and patient adherence. This study explores the antecedents of patient adherence employing regulatory focus theory.

Methods

This study established a research model consisting of two independent variables, two mediators, one dependent variable, two moderators, three control variables, and six hypotheses. An online survey involving 336 valid responses was conducted to collect data in China. We used structural equation modelling and confirmatory factor analysis to test the hypotheses and to develop the research model.

Results

The reliability and validity of the

SUBMITTER: Zhang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6511214 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature