Adherence to Acromegaly Treatment and Analysis of the Related Factors-A Real-World Study in Bulgaria.

ABSTRACT: The purpose was to assess the level of medication adherence (MA) and related factors among individuals with acromegaly. The secondary goal was to assess the quality of life of patients and whether and how it correlates with the level of adherence. A prospective one-year study was conducted among patients with acromegaly diagnosed, treated, and monitored in the reference center for rare endocrine diseases in Bulgaria in 2021. Clinical data, patients reported outcomes, and health economics data were collected to define the predictors of non-adherence to medicines. Medication adherence level was assessed through a free Morisky-Green 4-item questionnaire. A total of 179 patients with acromegaly were observed. Approximately 62% were female, 50% were between 41 and 60 years, and the mean age at

SUBMITTER: Kamusheva M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9963513 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature