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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"medication-taking"”.
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Identifying strategies to inform interventions for the secondary prevention of stroke in UK primary care
… Research in stroke has shown that adherence to medication is problematic and survivors face considerable practical and physical barriers to taking prescribed medicines. Understanding these challenges can inform the development of strategies to improve medication taking behaviour through delivery …
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Factors associated with variation in secondary prevention medication use after stroke
… having another, and this risk can be reduced by taking stroke prevention medications. Medications to prevent recurrent stroke include statins to lower cholesterol, medications to lower blood pressure, and anti-platelets or anticoagulants to reduce the risk of clotting, yet many patients do not …
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Psychological factors that impact on non-compliant medication use amongst patients diagnosed with hypertension
… shows that many patients fail to take their medication as they should. Non-compliance is the main problem associated with drug-related treatments, specifically amongst patients diagnosed with chronic conditions, such as hypertension. Past research has focused on many different factors …
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The effects of facilitative packaging and verbal reinforcement upon compliance with medication regimens by psychiatric outpatients
… packaging to facilitate self-monitoring of medication-taking behavior and (b) positive verbal reinforcement to maintain the reactive effects of self-monitoring were evaluated in six psychiatric outpatients.
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Development and Evaluation of the Assessment of Opioid Taking Behaviors and Adherence Scale (AOTBA) in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
… in the literature to refer to opioid-taking behaviors, resulting in imprecise or vague interpretation of existing evidence. We therefore sought to explore patterns of opioid-taking behavior and their biopsychosocial-spiritual determinants in African-American adults with sickle cell …
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A problem-solving based peer support program for enhancing adherence to oral antipsychotic medication in consumers with schizophrenia
… are reluctant to take their antipsychotic medications, and this might have adverse implications for their recovery. Numerous approaches have been implemented to enhance medication taking for this population, but results have varied. The overall aim of the study was to assess if consumers …
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Feasibility and Acceptability of a SystemCHANGE™ Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence in Older Adult Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
… therapies. The patient’s ability to adhere to a medication regimen is a key variable in preventing recurrent stroke events. Adherence intervention studies have proven marginally effective for individuals with acute and chronic illnesses, and ineffective for stroke survivors. This pilot study is …
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The relationship of disease severity, health beliefs, and medication adherence among HIV patients
… of disease severity, health beliefs, and medication adherence among HIV/AIDS patients.;Results. Seventy-two HIV patients were enrolled. There were no significant differences in patients' perceived severity of HIV/AIDS and perceptions of benefits and barriers of the treatment across three …
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Design guidelines for behavioral feedback visualizations to support health behavior change
… personal health behaviors (e.g., daily steps, medication taking) and visualize the behavioral data as feedback via interactive or ambient displays to support health behavior change. The visualization tools could promote a robust understanding and engage individuals in reflective analysis of …
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Selected Nursing Interventions for noncompliant hypertensive patients
… effect of self-monitoring of blood pressure and medication-taking behavior, tailoring medication administration to daily routines, increased supervision and reinforcement (self- and external) on medication compliance and blood pressure of noncompliant hypertensive black patients. The dependent …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practice of patients diagnosed with diabetes regarding diabetic self-care management in intermediate Rundu hospital, Kavango east region
… patients were uneducated, 115 (58.5%) on oral medications. 79 (39.9%), were on insulin and only 4 (2%) were on both oral medication and insulin. Almost half, 97 (49%) of patients had adequate knowledge regarding self-care management mainly on domains such as meal plan 184 (92.9%), …
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An exploration of the medication related experiences of community dwelling adults with learning disabilities.
The purpose of this study was to explore the medication related experiences of community dwelling adults with learning disabilities (LD). A narrative review was undertaken and found that current literature focused on measuring the prevalence of particular drug related issues, rather than on the …
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The Appropriation of the Prospect of Taking Medication for Psychological Complaints: An Empirical-Phenomenological Investigation
… of being confronted with the prospect of taking medications for a psychological complaint, namely a depressive disorder. Descriptions of such experiences were obtained from adult participants and were analyzed qualitatively in order to explicate the themes and meanings that were most …
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Impact of SystemCHANGE™ Intervention on Medication Adherence in Older Adults with Heart Failure: A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study
… people with heart failure do not adhere to their medication regimens, leading to increased health care costs and poor patient outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a SystemCHANGE™ intervention in improving medication adherence in older adults with …
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The e-MedTable: Development and testing of an electronic collaborative tool to support medication scheduling
… self-health management often includes a medication regimen. Medication adherence – taking medication according to how it is prescribed – is essential to effective treatment. It is even more crucial for older adults, who typically take multiple medications. Successful adherence depends on …
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Making medication adherence decisions: Stories from older adults taking medications for congestive heart failure
More than half of all CHF patients do not take medications as prescribed, resulting in substantial negative health outcomes. Research has shown that medication adherence may be more a consequence of individual decisions rather than the ability to follow prescribed regimens, yet very little is known …
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Predicting Adherence to Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy in Patients with Breast Cancer Using Protection Motivation Theory
… retrospective study. 288 patients, taking aromatase inhibitors as adjuvant therapy, were identified using a cancer registry managed by a University-based medical center. A survey instrument measuring patient’s medication taking behavior was developed using the Protection Motivation …
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Receptiveness to Social Support: Understanding the Conflicting Relationship Between Social Support and Medication Adherence in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
… of diabetes management. Antidiabetic medications are utilized in diabetes management to enhance glycemic control. Although adherence to antidiabetic medications is crucial, non-adherence is common and attributed to a variety of factors, such as social support. While social support is a …
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An mHealth-Based Medication Reminder Program for Patients with Coronary Heart Disease
… For patients with CHD, cardio-protective medications can prevent the enlargement of harmful clots, cardiovascular symptoms, and poor therapeutic outcomes such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, arrhythmia, heart failure, and sudden cardiac death. However, in China, poor …