Publications by authors named "Samantha Curd"
Article Synopsis
- Medication non-adherence in dialysis patients can lead to higher mortality rates and healthcare costs, influenced by beliefs about the necessity of medication and concerns related to them.
- A study utilizing an in-person questionnaire evaluated factors affecting medication adherence, with findings indicating that a belief in the necessity of medication increases adherence while concerns decrease it.
- Additionally, factors like health literacy and positive illness perceptions play a significant role in improving adherence, mainly by reducing negative concerns about medications.
Background: Rates of medication non-adherence in dialysis patients are high, and improving adherence is likely to improve outcomes. Few data are available regarding factors associated with medication adherence in dialysis patients, and these data are needed to inform effective intervention strategies.
Methods/design: This is an observational cross-sectional study of a multi-ethnic dialysis cohort from New Zealand, with the main data collection tool being an interviewer-assisted survey.