Objective: This paper aims to systematically review the use and performance of the Brief
Illness Perception Questionnaire (Brief IPQ). Design: Electronic databases were searched …

Background Patients' beliefs about treatment influence treatment engagement and
adherence. The Necessity-Concerns Framework postulates that adherence is influenced by …

Purpose The aim of this study was to assess medication adherence and its related factors
among elderly people living alone with chronic diseases using a conceptual framework with …

Background Several medicines are prescribed for chronic disease management; however,
adherence to long-term therapy remains poor. Culture influences beliefs about medications …

Abstract 'The extent to which an individual's medication-taking behaviour and/or execution of
lifestyle changes, corresponds with agreed recommendations from a healthcare provider', is …

Background: Patients' health beliefs are essential to improve medication adherence among
patients with hypertension. Objective: Our objective was to examine the relationship …

Background Life course gender-role traits and social stereotypes could affect the pattern of
medication adherence in old age. Objectives The main purpose of this study was to …

OBJETIVOS: Estimar a frequência da não adesão ao tratamento medicamentoso entre
idosos acompanhados ambulatorialmente, bem como analisar seus fatores associados …

Objective To determine if a targeted and tailored intervention based on a discussion
informed by validated adherence scales will improve medication adherence. Design …

Objectives The prevalence of hypertension (HTN) in Oman is alarmingly high and patient
adherence to antihypertensive medications is inadequate. This study aimed to assess the …