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. 2013 Feb;39(2):26-34; quiz 35.
doi: 10.3928/00989134-20130109-02. Epub 2013 Jan 18.

Medication adherence among older adults with schizophrenia

Heather C Leutwyler  1 , Patrick J Fox, Margaret Wallhagen
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Medication adherence among older adults with schizophrenia

Heather C Leutwyler et al. J Gerontol Nurs. 2013 Feb.

Abstract

Older adults with schizophrenia are a growing segment of the population, yet their physical and mental health status is extremely poor. This article presents findings from a qualitative study that explored the understanding older adults with schizophrenia have of their physical health status. The study was conducted among 28 older adults with schizophrenia from a variety of settings using semi-structured interviews and participant observation. Self-management of psychiatric and non-psychiatric medications and its effect on participants' health status was one of the central themes that emerged from the study. Different styles of medication adherence were identified and factors associated with each style are presented. The findings provide insights into the design of clinical interventions aimed at promoting medication adherence among older adults with schizophrenia.

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Medication Adherence Factors among Older Adults with Schizophrenia in the context of the original Health Belief Model (Becker et al., 1997).
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