Selected psychological predictors of medication adherence in the older adults with chronic diseases.

Magdalena Gruszczyńska Julia Wyszomirska Anna Daniel-Sielańczyk Monika Bąk-Sosnowska

Published in: Nursing open (2020)

The study identified psychological predictors of medication adherence, which explained 12% of the variability. An emotion-oriented coping proved to be the most important factor. Additionally, powerful other health locus of control and mindful attention were shown to have a positive effect.

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