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Determining the Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Immunosuppressive Medication Adherence After Kidney
1Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey.
Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
|February 11, 2025
Summary
Social support positively impacts medication adherence in kidney transplant recipients. Higher perceived support from family and friends correlates with better adherence to immunosuppressive drugs.
Area of Science:
- Transplant medicine
- Psychosocial support
- Patient adherence
Background:
- Social support is a known factor influencing medication adherence.
- Limited research exists on the specific impact of social support levels on immunosuppressive medication adherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between perceived social support and adherence to immunosuppressive medication in kidney transplant recipients.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive correlational research design.
- 168 kidney transplant recipients participated.
- Immunosuppressive Medication Adherence Scale (IMAS) and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were used.
Main Results:
- A weak, positive correlation was found between total MSPSS scores and IMAS scores (r=0.209, p=0.006).
- Specific subscales of perceived social support, namely 'family' (r=0.248, p=0.001) and 'friends' (r=0.226, p=0.003), also showed weak positive correlations with medication adherence.
Conclusions:
- Perceived social support, particularly from family and friends, is associated with improved immunosuppressive medication adherence in kidney recipients.
- Findings highlight the importance of social support in developing interventions to enhance medication adherence post-transplant.
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