Challenges and strategies of medication adherence in Parkinson's disease: A qualitative study

Geriatric Nursing
Ju Young ShinIngrid Pretzer-Aboff

Abstract

Little is known about strategies used by people with Parkinson's disease (PD) to facilitate medication adherence in the U.S. The purpose of this study was to describe challenges in adherence to medication regimens and to identify strategies used to facilitate adherence to medication regimens. A qualitative research design was used to interview sixteen community-dwelling people with PD and five caregivers. Data analysis was performed using content analysis. The majority of the participants (81.3%) reported decreased adherence to medication regimens. Seven themes emerged from the data. The main challenges of medication adherence included medication responses, cost of medications, and forgetfulness. Strategies used to facilitate adherence to medication regimens included seeking knowledge about antiparkinsonian medications, seeking advice from family and friends, use of devices, and use of reminders. These findings may be important in formulating interventions to improve adherence to medication regimens for people living with PD.

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Oct 1, 2015·Journal of Clinical Nursing·Ju Young Shin, Barbara Habermann
Feb 28, 2016·Clinical Nursing Research·Ju Young Shin, Barbara Habermann
Jun 25, 2015·Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P·Michelle Hyczy de Siqueira TosinBeatriz Guitton Renauld Baptista de Oliveira
Apr 4, 2017·Nursing & Health Sciences·Sangwoo AhnYoung H Sohn
Sep 25, 2016·Western Journal of Nursing Research·Ju Young ShinBarbara Habermann
Jul 4, 2015·British Journal of Community Nursing·Krupa Patel
Jul 19, 2018·Clinical Nursing Research·MoonKi ChoiChang Gi Park
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Jul 27, 2021·Journal of Parkinson's Disease·Muhammed Shahriar ZamanMary Ann McColl

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