Elaine Lehane1, Geraldine McCarthy, Valerie Collender, Ann Deasy. 1. Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, National University of Ireland, Cork College Road, Cork, Ireland. e.lehane@ucc.ie
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Medication adherence as a healthcare issue has preoccupied researchers and clinicians for several decades. Sustained investigation is justified given the extent and consequences of non-adherence. While quantitative methodologies conducted predominately from a healthcare professionals' perspective have generated numerous relevant factors involved in adhering to medical regimens, patients' perspectives are required for a more comprehensive appreciation of patient priorities in medication-taking. AIM: The aim of this study was to gain a dynamic understanding of the perspectives of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) on the factors relating to medication-taking. METHODS: A qualitative, descriptive research design was adopted. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted over a three month period and analysed using content analysis techniques. FINDINGS: Three key dimensions to medication-taking were identified: "Keeping track"-ways of taking tablets; Reasoning about medications and Social/Professional influences on medication-taking. CONCLUSION: Research results add to the existing body of knowledge on patients' perspectives on medication-taking. They provide clinicians with an insight into the different dimensions and complex interactions involved.
BACKGROUND: Medication adherence as a healthcare issue has preoccupied researchers and clinicians for several decades. Sustained investigation is justified given the extent and consequences of non-adherence. While quantitative methodologies conducted predominately from a healthcare professionals' perspective have generated numerous relevant factors involved in adhering to medical regimens, patients' perspectives are required for a more comprehensive appreciation of patient priorities in medication-taking. AIM: The aim of this study was to gain a dynamic understanding of the perspectives of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) on the factors relating to medication-taking. METHODS: A qualitative, descriptive research design was adopted. Ten semi-structured interviews were conducted over a three month period and analysed using content analysis techniques. FINDINGS: Three key dimensions to medication-taking were identified: "Keeping track"-ways of taking tablets; Reasoning about medications and Social/Professional influences on medication-taking. CONCLUSION: Research results add to the existing body of knowledge on patients' perspectives on medication-taking. They provide clinicians with an insight into the different dimensions and complex interactions involved.
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