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Adherence and medication management by the elderly.

Maria A Henriques¹, Maria A Costa, José Cabrita

¹Department of Community Health Nursing, Lisbon Nursing College, Lisboa, Portugal. ahenriques@esel.pt

Journal of Clinical Nursing

|August 14, 2012

Summary

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Elderly individuals manage medications through dynamic strategies, including daily routines and beliefs about drugs. Strong relationships with healthcare professionals, especially nurses, are crucial for effective medication adherence.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Health Services Research
Nursing

Background:

Non-adherence to chronic medications is a significant challenge for the elderly.
Existing research has not fully addressed the complex, multidisciplinary nature of this problem.
Multiple, intricate factors contribute to medication non-adherence in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the medication management strategies employed by elderly individuals living independently at home.
To understand the lived experiences and perspectives of older adults regarding their medication regimens.

Main Methods:

A descriptive qualitative research design was utilized.
Data were gathered through two focus groups with participants aged 65 and older.
Verbatim transcripts were analyzed to identify emergent themes and categories, culminating in a diagrammatic analysis.

Main Results:

Four primary categories emerged: living with medications, the act of taking medication, beliefs surrounding medications, and interactions with healthcare professionals.
Medication management was identified as a dynamic and complex process integrated into daily life.
Older adults perceive medication adherence as a consequence of aging, necessitating habit formation and routine adjustments.

Conclusions:

Understanding the elderly's perspective reveals medication management as an intricate process intertwined with daily living and aging.
The relationship with healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, is vital for effective medication management and adherence.
Further nursing research should focus on the quality of patient-provider relationships to enhance medication adherence in older populations.