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Self-transcendence and medication adherence in older adults with hypertension.

Nezbile F Thomas, Karen S Dunn

Journal of Holistic Nursing December 2014 DOI: 10.1177/0898010114528379 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Descriptive correlational study Peer reviewed
Sample size 46
Population Older adults prescribed antihypertensive medications living in an independent living facility
Measures Morisky Medication Adherence Scale, Reed's Self-Transcendence Scale
Keywords Hypertension older adults Medication adherence Self-transcendence
Key points No significant relationship was found between self-transcendence and medication adherence (r = -.20, p = .18). Yet 90% of participants reported cutting back or stopping their antihypertensive medication without notifying their providers, and the authors call for continued investigation into why older adults fail to adhere.

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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between self-transcendence and medication adherence among older adults prescribed antihypertensive medication. Descriptive, correlational research design. Forty-six older adults who were prescribed antihypertensive medications from an independent living facility participated in this study. Participants were given a survey that included a demographic questionnaire, the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale, and Reed's Self-Transcendence Scale. No significant relationship was found between medication adherence and self-transcendence (r = -.20, p = .18). Ninety percent of the participants however, admitted to cutting back or stopping their medication without notifying their providers. Continued investigation is needed to identify reasons why older adults fail to adhere to taking prescribed hypertension medications in order to improve health outcomes in this population.

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