Medication adherence in community-dwelling older people exposed to chronic polypharmacy.

Carlotta FranchiIlaria ArdoinoMonica LudergnaniGjiliola CukayLuca MerlinoAlessandro Nobili

Published in: Journal of epidemiology and community health (2021)

This study overall shows a low medication adherence in community-dwelling older people on chronic polypharmacy, especially in women and oldest old. The implementation and promotion of healthcare programmes for these patients could help improve overall adherence to chronic drug therapies.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
primary care
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
drug induced
polycystic ovary syndrome
prognostic factors
emergency department
pregnant women
adipose tissue
social media
patient reported