Evaluation of treatment adherence and illness perception in cardiology patients

Conclusion: Patients try to explain their disease in the light of their personal experiences, knowledge, values, beliefs, and needs. Illness perception which is among the most important factors providing treatment adherence is an important factor affecting many areas from the person's psychological adaptation to the course of disease. Illness perception and treatment adherence are affected by educational level. Dr. D Yıldırım
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research