Trust in Nurses and Medication Adherence in Cardiac Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Ebrahim Aliafsari Mamaghani, Ali Soleimani, Zirak Mohammad
Primary Institution: Maragheh University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
There is a correlation between trust in nurses among cardiac patients and their medication adherence.
Conclusion
Enhancing patients' trust in nurses can significantly improve medication adherence among cardiac patients.
Supporting Evidence
- Medication adherence among cardiovascular patients was found to be moderate.
- Patients' trust in nurses was less than average.
- A significant positive correlation was found between trust in nurses and medication adherence.
Takeaway
If patients trust their nurses, they are more likely to take their medicine as prescribed, which is really important for their health.
Methodology
Descriptive correlational design using questionnaires to assess trust in nurses and medication adherence among hospitalized cardiac patients.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reporting and the exclusion of patients with medical education.
Limitations
Data was collected using self-reporting scales, which may not fully reflect the realities in this area.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 63 years, 56.7% male, most were economically moderate, and 47% hospitalized due to coronary artery disease.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% confidence interval for trust in nurses coefficient: 1.401423 to 3.848577
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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