A Cross-Sectional Study of Cognitive Function, Illness Perceptions, and Immunosuppression Medication Adherence After Heart Transplantation

Stacy Al-Saleh, Samantha Conley, Thaddeus Pace, Kathleen C. Insel

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Abstract

Background: There are few studies that examine relationships between cognitive function, illness perceptions, and medication adherence after heart transplantation, limiting the development of effective adherence-promoting interventions. Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe relationships between cognitive function, illness perceptions, and medication adherence among heart transplant recipients. Methods: A cross-sectional, observational design was used.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)164-171
Number of pages8
JournalWestern journal of nursing research
Volume46
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2024

Keywords

  • cognitive function
  • cross-sectional design
  • health behavior
  • heart transplantation
  • medication adherence
  • self-management

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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