Despite evidence-based interventions, coronary heart disease (CHD) remains a leading
cause of global mortality. As therapies advance, patient non-adherence to established …

Aims: The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review answering the following
questions:(a) what specific activities do caregivers (CGs) contribute to patients' self-care in …

Data indicate that nonadherence plays a major role in preventable rehospitalizations. The
first step to improving adherence is determining the affecting factor. This article critically …

BACKGROUND: Medication adherence in heart failure (HF) is a crucial but poorly
understood phenomenon. The purpose of this study was to explore factors contributing to …

Māori in Aotearoa have higher incidence, prevalence and mortality from chronic disease.
The dominant narrative in Aotearoa about the reasons for Māori ill health neglects to …

Background Chronic heart failure (CHF) is prevalent among the elderly and is characterized
by high mortality and hospitalization rates. Non-adherence to medications is frequent and …

The reasons for poor prognosis in patients with heart failure and in those who have left
ventricular systolic dysfunction after myocardial infarction are multifactorial. In a prospective …

Heart failure (HF) is a major cause of disability and mortality and is associated with an
increasing rate of hospitalization. 1 In Canada, about 400,000 people live with HF, 2 with …

Objective Management of heart failure is complex and multifaceted but adherence to
medications remains the cornerstone of preventing avoidable readmissions, premature …

© 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Simultaneous adherence with multiple self‐care instructions
among heart failure (HF) patients is not well described. Patient‐reported adherence to 8 …