Factors affecting medication adherence among older adults using tele-pharmacy services: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medication adherence among older adults (aged 60 and above), particularly those with chronic conditions who take several medications, is critical, and tele-pharmacy services are a way to improve medication adherence. This study sought to determine the factors influencing medication adherence (MA) in older adults using tele-pharmacy services.

Method

The Joana Briggs Institute scoping review methodology was implemented. Searches were conducted in databases PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science, and Embase from 2000 to the present day, to identify both qualitative and quantitative studies focusing on the use of tele-pharmacy by older people. Factors impacting MA were extracted and analyzed into themes using a qualitative approach. A concept map was also designed s

SUBMITTER: Emadi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9429665 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature