Open AccessPatient and Provider Perspectives on Medication Non-adherence Among Patients with Depression and/or Diabetes in Diverse Community Settings – A Qualitative Analysis
Author(s) -
Jane Hamilton,
Eduardo Blanco,
Salih Selek,
Kelly L. Wirfel,
Elmer V. Bernstam,
Dawn I. Velligan,
Meghana Gudala,
Kirk Roberts
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
patient preference and adherence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.885
H-Index - 48
ISSN - 1177-889X
DOI - 10.2147/ppa.s328785
Subject(s) - medicine , medication adherence , diabetes mellitus , depression (economics) , qualitative research , alternative medicine , family medicine , pathology , macroeconomics , endocrinology , social science , sociology , economics
Diabetes and depression affect a significant percentage of the world's total population, and the management of these conditions is critical for reducing the global burden of disease. Medication adherence is crucial for improving diabetes and depression outcomes, and research is needed to elucidate barriers to medication adherence, including the intentionality of non-adherence, to intervene effectively. The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of patients and health care providers on intentional and unintentional medication adherence among patients with depression and diabetes through a series of focus groups conducted across clinical settings in a large urban area.