Differences in Causes and Factors of Medication Non-Adherence Among Young and Old Community-Dwelling Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Project Categories
Applied/Translational Research
Care Process & Redesign
Platform
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
Cluster
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To estimate prevalence and identify causes of medication non-adherence among young and older adults. Understanding specific reasons for non-compliance guides tailored interventions to improve adherence.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Applied/Translational Research, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quantitative Research, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Adherence Rate
About this Content
Aims
To estimate prevalence and identify causes of medication non-adherence among young and older adults.
Background
Medication non-adherence among chronic disease patients differs across age groups, requiring targeted solutions.
Methods
Conducted a cross-sectional study with 1,528 participants, analyzing responses on adherence behavior and factors using statistical methods.
Results
Young adults had higher non-adherence rates than older adults, driven by intentional and unintentional causes. Common causes included fear of drug dependence and forgetting medication.
Conclusion
Understanding specific reasons for non-compliance guides tailored interventions to improve adherence.
Lessons Learnt
Tailored interventions based on age-specific causes are essential to address non-adherence.
Additional Information
SHBC 2022 – Best Poster Award (Nursing)
Keywords
Medication, Adherence, Non-Adherence, Compliance, General Population
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | National Healthcare Group Headquarter |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | General Research |
Project Lead(s) | Ge Lixia |
Project Member(s) | Heng Bee Hoon |
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Ge Lixia - lixia_ge@nhg.com.sg (opens in new tab)