Bullpit- Reasons For Non Adhearance Flashcards
Method?
Review article of research identifying problems with taking medication with significant side effects for hypertension (high blood pressure ) . The study uses a qualitative approach
What was the procedure?
Statistical analysis of physical and psychological effects of medical adherence to medication for hyperintention including work, psychical well being , hobbies , personal life etc
What were the results ??
Anti hypertension medication can have the effect of sleepiness , dizziness , lack of sexual functioning in men ,
Effect cognitive functioning
What did the study by curb et al say?
8% of patients dropped out due to sexual problems
What did research in medical research council (1981) find ?
85% dropped out due to problems arising from side effects
What conclusions were made ?
When the cost of taking medication, such as side effects, outweigh the benefits of treating mainly a symptomatic problems such as hypertension , there is a less lollipops of the patients adhering to the treatment
Aim?
To review research on adherence in hypertensive patients