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- The study emphasizes the importance of medication adherence in improving the quality of life for elderly patients, who often face multiple health issues.
- The research involved 310 elderly individuals and used specific scales to measure their medication adherence and quality of life across various domains.
- Findings indicate that many elderly patients have medium levels of medication adherence, and notable gender differences were found, with men reporting better quality of life compared to women; adherence is particularly linked to better social relationships.
Article Abstract
Background: Understanding the factors that influence medication adherence and the multidimensional aspects of quality of life in the elderly is of paramount importance in enhancing their overall well-being. Since geriatric patients usually suffer from multiple morbidities due to their declining age, the adherence towards their medications plays a very crucial role in their quality of life.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study explores the intricate relationship between medication adherence and quality of life among 310 elderly patients at a single medical college and hospital. Participants completed the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) to assess medication adherence and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire, which comprises four domains (physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environment) to evaluate quality of life. Statistical analyses, including correlations, paired t-tests, ANOVA, and Backward Multiple Linear Regression, were employed to examine the relationships and differences among variables.
Results: The findings indicate varying levels of medication adherence among participants, with a significant proportion exhibiting medium adherence (47.1%) and highlighting the need for interventions to address challenges in medication adherence among the elderly population. Notably, gender emerged as a significant factor influencing quality of life, with males reporting higher satisfaction across all domains compared to females. Medication adherence exhibited a significant correlation with the social relationships domain (DOM3) of the WHOQOL-BREF, underlining the importance of adherence in fostering positive social interactions.
Conclusion: Our study revealed a significant association between medication adherence (MMAS- 8) and the quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) among elderly patients. We also observed noteworthy gender differences in quality-of-life perceptions. It emphasizes the need for tailored interventions that consider medication adherence issues to enhance the overall quality of life among this vulnerable population.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11556742 | PMC |
| http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0302546 | PLOS |
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