Factors associated with patient experiences of the burden of using medicines and health-related quality of life: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Polypharmacy, defined as the concurrent use of multiple medications, is a growing concern globally. This study aimed to identify the significant factors that predict the perceived burden of medication and health-related quality of life.

Methods

Adults, aged 18 years and above who have used at least two regular medicines, were invited to complete the study questionnaires between June and October 2019. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to identify significant predictors for perceived burden of medication and health-related quality of life.

Results

A total of 119 participants completed this study. The average age of the participants was 63 years (SD±16 years). Factors significantly predicting perceived burden of medication were participants' cur

SUBMITTER: Chen WS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9049342 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature