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Determinants of patient compliance and clinical response in general-practice treatment of hypertension
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 21:52 authored by Gregory PetersonGregory Peterson, Stuart McLeanStuart McLeanSelf-reported compliance, its relationship with clinical response, and possible determinants of each were examined in 154 general-practice patients who were treated for hypertension. Patient compliance and therapeutic response were highly correlated. Multivariate analyses supported the proposal that (a) relative body weight, drug regimen complexity, and concern at the time of diagnosis were independently influencing patient compliance; (b) compliance was contributing to blood pressure control; and (c) compliance and blood pressure control were each contributing to a lack of concern about hypertension and its risks. Prescribing simple drug regimens, and intentionally increasing the patient's concern at the time of diagnosis may be useful methods to promote compliance with antihypertensive therapy.
History
Publication title
Medical Journal of AustraliaIssue
5Pagination
230-2ISSN
0025-729XDepartment/School
College Office - College of Health and MedicinePublisher
Australasian Med Publ Co LtdPlace of publication
AustraliaRepository Status
- Restricted