A REVIEW ON MEDICATION ADHERENCE IN PARKINSONISM PATIENTS
Sam Jeeva Kumar*, Sreelekshmi Vinu, Kripesh Kumar B. C., Shruthi Raju and Cyril Tom Mathew
ABSTRACT
Background: This literature review provides an overview of medication adherence issues in people with PD. Methods: Articles were identified for this study using computerized database searches and journal hand searches. Computerized database searches of English- language articles. Results: We selected 10 articles measuring medication adherence in people with PD, which were published between 2000 and 2019 for assessment. All articles showed reduced medication adherence in Parkinsonism patients. Conclusion: Medication taking is a complex and multifaceted phenomena, patient-centered, theory- driven interventions are needed to improve medication adherence and quality of care and life in people with PD: Review indicate opportunities for professionals and lay people to work together to increase medication adherence in PD in hospital and community settings.
Keywords: Medication adherence, Parkinsonism, Quality of life.
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