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A systematic review of medication non-adherence in persons with dementia or cognitive impairment.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Smith Daisy, Lovell Janaka, Weller Carolina, Kennedy Briohny, Winbolt Margaret, Young Carmel, Ibrahim Joseph
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Adherence to medication is vital for disease management while simultaneously reducing healthcare expenditure. Older persons with cognitive impairment (CI) are at risk for non-adherence as cognitive processes are needed to manage medications. This systematic review focuses on the relationship between medication non-adherence and specific cognitive domains in persons with CI, and explores determinants...
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