Predictors of Adherence to Self-Care in Rural Patients With Heart Failure.

Martha J BiddleDebra K MoserMichele M PelterSusan RobinsonKathleen Dracup

Published in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2019)

Adherence is a multifaceted and a challenging behavior based on the assumption that the patient agrees with self-care recommendations. These data suggest interventions designed to promote adherence behaviors should include an assessment of gender, anxiety, depression, and perceived control for optimal outcomes.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
physical activity
glycemic control
mental health
sleep quality
south africa
social support
type diabetes
big data
clinical practice
machine learning
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
weight loss