Title

Beyond testing: understanding the patient perspective of medication adherence in hypertension.

Authors

Pettersen, Trond Røed; Candelaria, Dion

Abstract

The article focuses on understanding the patient perspective regarding medication adherence in hypertension, particularly the discrepancies between self-reported adherence and chemical testing results. Topics include the emotional responses to adherence testing, the shared frustrations patients experience with medication regimens and side effects, and the limitations of current adherence measures in accurately reflecting patient behaviors.

Subjects

HYPERTENSION risk factors; SELF-evaluation; PATIENT compliance; RISK assessment; EMPATHY; OUTPATIENT medical care; HYPERTENSION; ANTIHYPERTENSIVE agents; PATIENT-centered care; COMMUNICATION; DRUGS; PATIENTS' attitudes; ADULTS

Publication

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2024, Vol 23, Issue 8, pe189

ISSN

1474-5151

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1093/eurjcn/zvae131