Adherence to Antihypertensive Therapy

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Pharmacology
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Adherence to antihypertensive medication is a critical, modifiable factor in managing hypertension.
• Effective blood pressure (BP) control requires addressing the complex nature of medication adherence.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review multicomponent, patient-centered interventions for improving antihypertensive medication adherence and BP control.
• To identify promising strategies and areas for future research in hypertension management.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on antihypertensive medication adherence and BP control.
• Analysis of interventions including regimen simplification, cost reduction, allied health professional involvement, and BP self-monitoring.

Main Results:

• Regimen simplification, reduced out-of-pocket costs, allied health professional interventions, and BP self-monitoring are promising strategies.
• Further research is needed on technology-mediated interventions, adherence mechanisms, and sex-race differences.

Conclusions:

• Multicomponent, patient-centered interventions are essential for improving antihypertensive medication adherence.
• Understanding individual determinants and leveraging technology can enhance patient-specific approaches to hypertension management.