Action and coping plans related to the behavior of adherence to drug therapy among coronary heart disease outpatients

Autor(es)

de Araujo Lourenco, Laura Bacelar ; Matheus Rodrigues, Roberta Cunha ; Spana, Thais Moreira ; Bueno Jayme Gallani, Maria Cecilia ; Cornelio, Marilia Estevam

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: REVISTA LATINO-AMERICANA DE ENFERMAGEM; v. 20, n. 5, p. 9-pg., 2012-09-01.

Resumo

Objective: to analyze the action and coping plans related to the behavior of adhering to drug therapy, developed by coronary heart disease (CHD) outpatients, and to identify the barriers perceived to adopting this behavior. Methods: the participants (n=59) were invited to formulate action plans and coping plans for the behavior of adhering to the cardioprotective medications and the symptom-relief medications. Results: specific action plans for taking the medications associated with temporal markers and the sleep-wake cycle were shown. The most frequently reported obstacles were forgetfulness and absence of routine in daily living activities. The coping plans for overcoming forgetfulness were the most specific. Conclusion: this study's findings support the application of implementation intentions aimed at optimizing adherence to drug therapy among patients with CHD. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 10/10006-8 - O processo de reabilitação e suas interfaces com a qualidade de vida e cultura dos indivíduos fase II
• Beneficiário: Lidia Aparecida Rossi
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
• Processo FAPESP: 09/12783-4 - Qualidade de vida e adesão medicamentosa de pacientes coronariopatas
• Beneficiário: Laura Bacelar de Araujo Lourenço
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Mestrado