Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/32531
Title: Tensions in caring for chronic patients' medication adherence: A qualitative study in Cyprus
Authors: Karashiali, Christiana 
Konstantinou, Pinelopi 
Kasinopoulos, Orestis 
Michael, Christos 
Papageorgiou, Alexia 
Kadianaki, Irini 
Karekla, Maria 
Kassianos, Angelos P. 
Major Field of Science: Medical and Health Sciences
Field Category: Basic Medicine
Keywords: qualitative;barriers to adherence;chronic conditions;decision-making;medication adherence;patient-centered care
Issue Date: 28-Jan-2024
Source: Journal of Health Psychology, 2024
Journal: Journal of health psychology 
Abstract: Medication adherence (MA) to recommended treatment is a multi-faceted problem and an ongoing challenge for healthcare providers (HCPs) to monitor. This qualitative study with 10 HCPs in Cyprus aims to explore HCPs' perceptions and strategies used on addressing medication non-adherence (MNA) in patients with chronic conditions. Two main themes emerged from the analysis reflecting the ways that HCPs described their reactions to MNA of their patients: (1) "Relying on information provision to improve MA" and (2) "Trying to understand patients' perspective." HCPs reported empathizing with patients and engaging in discussions to understand patients' perspective and reasons for MNA, so as to explore alternative solutions. Simultaneously, some HCPs reflected that the techniques used to improve MA are solely centered around information on medication and side-effects. HCPs experienced an internal conflict between providing patient-centered care versus using directive approaches to improve MA. Findings suggest how HCPs could thoroughly address patients' individual barriers.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/32531
ISSN: 13591053
DOI: 10.1177/13591053241227003
Rights: Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Type: Article
Affiliation : University of Cyprus 
University of Nicosia 
Cyprus University of Technology 
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed
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