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[Factors that influence treatment adherence in chronic disease patients undergoing hemodialysis]

Cláudia Regina Maldaner1, Margrid Beuter, Cecília Maria Brondani

  • 1Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria (HUSM) da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM), Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. claumaldaner@yahoo.com.br

Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|March 27, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Understanding factors influencing treatment adherence in chronic disease patients, particularly those on hemodialysis, is crucial. Nurses can improve health education by considering patient trust, support systems, and treatment complexity.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Health Education

Context:

  • Patients undergoing hemodialysis often face challenges with treatment adherence.
  • Nurses play a vital role in promoting health education for improved adherence.
  • Low treatment adherence in chronic diseases impacts patient outcomes and healthcare systems.

Purpose:

  • To identify key factors influencing treatment adherence in chronic disease patients.
  • To explore the support nurses need for effective health education in hemodialysis.
  • To provide insights for healthcare professionals managing patients with low treatment adherence.

Summary:

  • Bibliographical research identified nine factors affecting treatment adherence: team trust, support networks, education level, disease acceptance, side effects, medication access, treatment duration, complexity, and symptom presence.
  • These factors significantly influence whether patients with chronic conditions adhere to their prescribed treatments.
  • The study highlights the need for a comprehensive approach considering patient-specific and systemic factors.

Impact:

  • Nurses should integrate these identified factors into their practice to support chronic disease patients.
  • Enhancing health education strategies based on these factors can improve patient adherence.
  • Multidisciplinary and family support are essential for successful treatment adherence in chronic disease management.

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