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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Patient Adherence Research
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of hospital readmissions.
  • Diuretic therapy is crucial for managing HF symptoms and preventing readmissions.
  • Nonadherence to diuretic medication is a significant challenge in HF management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify diuretic nonadherence in patients with 90-day HF hospital readmissions.
  • To explore the multifaceted reasons behind diuretic nonadherence in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Convergent parallel mixed-method design integrating quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Utilized the Domains of Subjective Extent of Nonadherence scale for quantitative assessment.
  • Employed semi-structured interviews for in-depth qualitative exploration of patient experiences.
  • Applied descriptive and regression tests for quantitative analysis and thematic analysis for qualitative data.
  • Developed meta-inferences by merging quantitative and qualitative findings.

Main Results:

  • Sixty-one percent of the 82 adult participants exhibited diuretic nonadherence.
  • Meta-inferences revealed nonadherence as a spectrum, not purely intentional or unintentional.
  • Fear of dignity loss emerged as a significant factor contributing to nonadherence.
  • Diuretic nonadherence was identified as an act of self-determination by patients.

Conclusions:

  • Diuretic nonadherence in heart failure patients is complex, involving both conscious and unconscious motivations.
  • Preserving dignity and asserting self-determination appear to be critical drivers influencing medication adherence.
  • Clinicians and researchers should consider these psychological factors to improve adherence strategies and reduce heart failure readmissions.