Impact of Depression and Social Support on Medication Adherence in Older Adults with Multimorbidity
10.7586/jkbns.2022.24.3.200
- Author:
Ji Eun KIM
1
;
Jin-Hee PARK
;
Mi Ae YOU
;
Eun Ji SEO
Author Information
1. Daejeon Veterans Hospital, Daejeon · Ajou University College of Nursing, Suwon, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Biological Nursing Science
2022;24(3):200-207
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:Medication adherence in older adults with multimorbidity is critical for self-care. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to identify the factors that influence medication adherence in older adults with multimorbidity.
Methods:The patients were 116 adults 65 or older with three or more chronic diseases. The data were collected from December 2020 to April 2022 in outpatient clinics at a hospital in Daejeon.
Results:The mean scores of depression, social support, and medication adherence were 16.18 ± 6.74 (of 30), 41.06 ± 6.56 (of 60), and 4.69 ± 1.85 (of 8) points, respectively. Patients with low adherence comprised the most with 75 patients (64.7%). Influencing factors on medication adherence were depression (β = -.35, p = .007) and family support among social support (β = .29, p = .006).
Conclusion:Among older adults with multimorbidity, lower depression as well as higher family support, results in higher medication adherence. It is necessary to develop a practical strategy toward improving medication adherence, by sensitively managing the degree of depression, as well as strengthening family support.
