Barriers to Drug Adherence in the Elderly Patients Compared to a Younger Group: Improving Current Medication Adherence Scale
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Diagnosis Research (IJMSDR) - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 5
Abstract
Brief Synopsis:Elder patients may have disadvantages like loss of cognitive function or difficulties with remembering for drug inadherence. However they have developed a ‘HealthWisdom’ throughout the years which overcome communication barriers with physicians and protect themselves from uncertain perceptions. Key words: Medication Adherence, e-health services for the aged, family practice
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AK Ozsahin
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