Defining Meaningful Change in Antihypertensive Medication Adherence in Adults with Established Hypertension: Implications for Clinical Practice.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2023.06.008 and PMC identifier 11233029.
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Abstract
Uncontrolled hypertension and low antihypertensive medication adherence remain significant clinical challenges. There is a critical need to detect meaningful change in adherence in clinical settings. The authors determined that a ≥2-point change in the 4-item Krousel-Wood Medication Adherence Scale score represents meaningful change in antihypertensive medication adherence. Among a sample of participants in an ongoing clinical trial, 5.9% experienced a decline in adherence, which was associated with higher blood pressure (BP) and a higher prevalence of uncontrolled BP at 6 months. Meaningful change in medication adherence behavior may be key in managing hypertension to improve BP control and health outcomes.
Medical subject headings
- Antihypertensive Agents
- Hypertension