Modeling Adherence to Therapeutic Regimens in Patients with Hypertension / 간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 737-744, 2005.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-108609
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was done to identify and test a model of the psychosocial variables that influence adherence to therapeutic regimens in patients with hypertension.METHOD:
A convenience sample of 219 patients with hypertension who were enrolled in an outpatient clinic of a cardiovascular center in Korea participated in the study. They completed self-administered questionnaires anonymously. The questionnaire was based on the Social Action Theory model and a literature review. The explanatory model was constructed and tested using structural equation modeling in order to examine the effects within the model.RESULTS:
The results of this study showed that perceived self-efficacy was the strongest factor influencing patient adherence in this sample. Adherence to therapeutic regimens in patients with hypertension was influenced by self-efficacy, patient-provider relationship, social support, and depression.CONCLUSIONS:
Adherence to therapeutic regimens in patients with hypertension was most strongly influenced by self-efficacy. These findings suggest that nursing interventions to promote patient adherence should focus on the promotion of self-efficacy including improvement in patient-provider relationship and social support, and reduction in depression.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Social Support
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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Factor Analysis, Statistical
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Patient Compliance
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Self Efficacy
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Depression
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Hypertension
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Korea
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Models, Psychological
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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