Medication Adherence and Quality of Life among Cardiology Patients in Guntur.
Author(s): Nutakki Tulasi Uma Rani*, Dinesh Kumar Upadhaya and Rajesh Akki
Abstract
To determine the levels of Medication adherence and Quality of life among patients with Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD). A prospective observational design was used to conduct this study. A total of 1158 patients with CVDs are recruited in the study who visits the cardiology departments in Guntur. Data were collected using Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) and Short Form-36. The level of medication adherence among the patients, 73.2% were reporting high adherence, 14.8% were medium adherence and 12% were low adherent medication. Quality of Life (QOL) analysis by SF-36 shows significant effect in social functioning, pain and emotional wellbeing. Highest medication adherence was observed among the patients with CVDs. Factors effecting the quality of life social functioning, pain and emotional wellbeing in CVD patients.
