Open AccessHealth-related quality of life and antihypertensive medication adherence among older adults
Author(s) -
Elizabeth W. Holt,
Paul Muntner,
Cara Joyce,
Larry S. Webber,
Marie KrouselWood
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
age and ageing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014
H-Index - 143
eISSN - 1468-2834
pISSN - 0002-0729
DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afq040
Subject(s) - medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , medication adherence , gerontology , nursing
health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is an important psycho-social characteristic which may impact an individual's ability to manage their chronic disease. We examined the association between HRQOL and antihypertensive medication adherence in older adults.
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