The Role of Depression on Treatment Adherence in Patients with Heart Failure-a Systematic Review of the Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although poor medication adherence is considered an impacting risk factor for worsening heart failure (HF) outcomes, adherence rates in HF patients continue to be considerably low. To improve this condition, several studies investigated the impact of many determinants on medication adherence; however, few authors explored the role of depression on it.

Purpose of review

The purpose of this systematic review was to explore the association between depressive symptoms and medication adherence in HF patients. In particular, the research question was is depression a barrier to medication adherence in HF patients?

Methods

A systematic review of quantitative analysis studies was undertaken. Six electronic databases were searched between the end of October and Mar

SUBMITTER: Poletti V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9747824 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature