Medication Adherence in Chronic Older Patients: An Italian Observational Study Using Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS-5I).

Gloria LiquoriAurora De LeoEmanuele Di SimoneSara DionisiNoemi GiannettaElvira GanciSherly Pia TrainitoGiovanni Battista Orsi Marco Di Muzio Christian Napoli

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

the MARS-5I is an effective self-report instrument to measure the medication adherence of patients. However, further studies are needed to explore factors affecting medication adherence to avoid clinical consequences for patients and high healthcare costs for healthcare facilities. Healthcare communication could be improved to ensure better transitional care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
palliative care
chronic pain