Adherence to multiple, prescribed medications in diabetic kidney disease: A qualitative study of consumers' and health professionals' perspectives

Abstract

Background: Individuals are adherent to approximately 50% of their prescribed medications, which decreases when multiple, chronic conditions are involved. Objective: To examine factors affecting adherence to multiple prescribed medications for consumers with co-existing diabetes and chronic kidney disease (diabetic kidney disease) from the time of prescription to the time they took their medications. Design: A descriptive exploratory design was used incorporating in-depth interviews and focus groups. Setting: The diabetes and nephrology departments of two metropolitan, public hospitals in Melbourne, Australia. Participants: A convenience sample of 23 consumers with diabetic kidney disease pa..