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    J Gerontol Nurs. 2004 Jul;30(7):33-43.

    Medication non-adherence among older adults: a review of strategies and interventions for improvement.

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    University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, Pennsylvania 15261-0001, USA.

    Abstract

    Medication non-adherence among older adults is a prevalent and costly problem; approximately one half have problems following their prescribed medication regimen, and more than 10% of hospital admissions are the result of medication non-adherence. In this literature review, medication non-adherence is defined and described among adults age 50 and older. Factors associated with medication non-adherence are presented, interventions to improve medication non-adherence are discussed, and methods for assessing medication non-adherence are reviewed. In addition, nursing assessment and intervention to improve medication non-adherence are described.

    PMID:
    15287325
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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