MEDICATION NON-ADHERENCE Among Older Adults: A Review of Strategies and Interventions for Improvement
- 1 July 2004
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SLACK, Inc. in Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Vol. 30 (7), 33-43
- https://doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-20040701-08
Abstract
Journal of Gerontological Nursing | ABSTRACTMedication 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 medicationKeywords
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