Abstract
In this study we examine which factors are related to compliance with medication in patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patients: persons suffering recently developed, active RA, who cooperated in a randomized study on the effect of patient education. We analyzed the relation between adherence to Sulphasalazine therapy and personal factors, environmental influences, demographic factors, disease-related factors, and barriers to compliance. Moreover, a logistical regression analysis was performed on these factors, considering 80% a high compliance, both with compliance as dependent factor. Only self-efficacy correlated with compliance (r=0.58; P<0.001). The logistical regression analysis identified self-efficacy as the only factor determining 80% adherence (P=0.01). Self-efficacy regarding the use of prescribed medication is related to compliance with this treatment. Further study is needed to determine the test characteristics of self-efficacy as a predictor for compliance with medication.
Original language | Undefined |
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Pages (from-to) | 57-64 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Patient education and counseling |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Keywords
- Compliance
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- METIS-148737
- Patient education
- IR-73036
- Self-efficacy