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Factors That Influence Adherence To Treatment Plans Amongst People Living With Cardiovascular Disease: A Review Of Published Qualitative Research Studies, Amineh Rashidi, Prachi Kaistha, Lisa Whitehead, Suzanne Robinson
Factors That Influence Adherence To Treatment Plans Amongst People Living With Cardiovascular Disease: A Review Of Published Qualitative Research Studies, Amineh Rashidi, Prachi Kaistha, Lisa Whitehead, Suzanne Robinson
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Background
Treatment plan adherence is recognized as a worldwide health issue, particularly important in the management of cardiovascular patients. Healthcare professionals are the primary sources of information and support for people diagnosed with CVD and those who have experienced a cardiac event, yet we know little about how healthcare professionals contribute to the process of adherence to treatment plans that aim to prevent and/or reduce disease and adverse events. Qualitative evidence that explores factors that influence adherence to treatment plans is limited.
Objective
This systematic review identified and synthesised the best available evidence on factors that influence adherence to treatment …