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{"title":"Model based on clinical characteristics to identify patients with neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia.","authors":"Juan Camilo Suárez-Escudero, Sara González-Franco, Isabela Franco-Sánchez, Elizabeth Gómez-Ríos, Lillyana Martínez-Moreno","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.3861","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.3861","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia is a form of functional dysphagia usually caused by neurological and neuromuscular diseases, which produces several secondary complications. To improve its detection and characterization, models are emerging that integrate clinical variables to complement the physical examination of swallowing.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Develop an explanatory model to differentiate patients with neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Case control study based on a set ofdata derived from the clinical examination of swallowing with neurological emphasis carried out in a sample of patients with neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia of neurological and neuromuscular causes (cases), and in healthy people (controls).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>158 clinical variables were compared between both groups, where those with the greatest classification capacity were identified, integrated into an explanatory binary logistic regression model made up of nine variables: two history, two symptoms, three physical examination signs and two signs after consistency/volume test with food. The dependent variable was the category of being healthy or patient and the covariates were the clinical variables. Parameters reached by the model: Akaike information criterion 102 and Nagelkerke R2 0.78.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The nine variables that entered the model, together, largely explain the presence of neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia, and are accessible by physical examination of swallowing.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The model obtained can improve and/or complement the evaluation process carried out in patients with dysphagia of functional causes, neurological and neuromuscular diseases, in screening and diagnostic characterization processes.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"15 3","pages":"e3861"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11922586/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lifestyle adaptations in cardiometabolic patients after COVID-19.","authors":"Thamires Sales Macêdo, Nelson Miguel Galindo, Luana Eugenia de Andrade Siqueira Parente, Simone de Sousa Paiva, Joselany Áfio Caetano, Lívia Moreira Barros","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.3841","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.3841","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Numerous factors contribute over time to changes in lifestyle behaviors, and the COVID-19 pandemic not only altered individuals' routines but also influenced the factors affecting their chronic conditions.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To understand the perception of patients with cardiometabolic diseases regarding adaptations to their lifestyle after contracting COVID-19.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This exploratory study with a qualitative approach was conducted with nine patients diagnosed with cardiometabolic diseases who tested positive for COVID-19. Data collection involved semi-structured audio-recorded interviews, which were transcribed and processed using IRAMUTEQ software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The collective discourse revealed that mass contamination by the coronavirus and subsequent Long COVID triggered significant fears and anxieties, as well as increases in muscle pain, fatigue, and difficulties in maintaining blood pressure and/or glycemic control. These issues directly impacted the daily routines of infected patients. However, there was also an awakening due to changes in lifestyle.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The complexity of the experiences reported by infected patients influenced their desire to adopt a healthy lifestyle and seek knowledge.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The number of patients affected by COVID-19 in its acute and long phases is concerning for both society and health professionals, highlighting the need to expand strategies aimed at quality care and ensuring adequate monitoring across different spheres of care.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"15 2","pages":"e3841"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11806992/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of information and communication technologies to improve the knowledge of hospitalized patients: systematic review.","authors":"Maria Aline Moreira-Ximenes, Natália Ângela Oliveira-Fontenele, Maria Girlane Sousa-Albuquerque Brandão, Francisca Elizângela Teixeira-Lima, Samila Gomes Ribeiro, Cristiana Brasil de Almeida-Rebouças, Lívia Moreira-Barros, Joselany Áfio-Caetano","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.3854","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.3854","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Hospitals serve as important settings for health education initiatives facilitated by technology. Utilizing these resources, healthcare professionals can enhance patient care practices.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aims to assess the efficacy of information and communication technologies in enhancing the knowledge of hospitalized patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A systematic review was conducted to address the research question: \"Which information and communication technologies effectively improve the knowledge of hospitalized patients?\" The search encompassed electronic databases such as Scopus, the National Library of Medicine, Web of Science, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scientific Electronic Library Online, Cochrane, and Excerpta Medica Database. Gray literature was sourced through Google Scholar. The exposure factor was educational interventions employing information and communication technologies, with the outcome measured as improved knowledge. Only randomized clinical trials in any language were included.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1,153 articles were initially identified, from which four were deemed eligible for inclusion. These studies demonstrated effectiveness in enhancing knowledge through educational interventions utilizing technologies such as video, applications, and concept maps.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Information and communication technologies have been shown to enhance patient knowledge. Nonetheless,there is a paucityofresearch exploring hospitals as platforms for technology-mediated educational interventions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Educational interventions employing information and communication technologies in hospital settings effectively enhance patient knowledge.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"15 2","pages":"e3854"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11807001/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis in Portugal.","authors":"Rosa Martins, Sara Gomes, Patricia Vicente, Nélia Carvalho, Susana Batista","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.2841","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.2841","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Multiple sclerosis significantly affects the quality of life of those suffering from this specific condition.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the quality of life of people with multiple sclerosis and analyse the correlation between the disease and its associated effects and different sociodemographic, clinical, and functional variables.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>An observational, cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational and quantitative study conducted using a non-probabilistic convenience sample composed of 70 patients suffering from multiple sclerosis registered with the Multiple Sclerosis Association of the Central Region of Portugal. The data collection protocol included sociodemographic and clinical questions, the Family Apgar Scale, and the Barthel Index. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to process the data. Data collection took place between April and July 2021.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The majority of participants reported a moderate overall quality of life (M=51,78 ± 24,09). Higher scores were observed in the social relationships and environmental health domains, while lower scores were recorded for the physical domain. Better quality of life was found to be positively associated with being under 45 years old, having higher educational qualifications, living in functional families, and experiencing greater functional independence in activities of daily living.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The variables with the strongest association were those capable of influencing the physical and social domains. Those variables explained 59.00% and 53.00% of the variability.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These results indicate that people with multiple sclerosis have a compromised quality of life, highlighting the need for new strategies focusing on early diagnosis and effective preventive interventions meant to improve quality of life across all its domains.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"15 2","pages":"e2841"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11806995/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge and practice of preconception care among women in southeastern Mexico.","authors":"Nora Hernández-Martínez, Andrea Paola Pérez-Chablé, Velia Margarita Cárdenas-Villarreal, Norma Edith Cruz-Chávez, Jesús Melchor Santos-Flores","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.3512","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.3512","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Preconception care is intended to increase the chances of a favorable perinatal outcome; little is known about it in low- and middle income countries in Latin America.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the knowledge and practices of PCC and its relationship with sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics in women of childbearing age in southeastern Mexico.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted with 138 women attending health care centers. Consecutive sampling was used, and data were collected with a structured questionnaire. Data analysis involved the calculation of frequencies, percentages, and inferential tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Women's APC knowledge score obtained a mean of 13.3 ± 3.24 and for practices a mean of 8.13 ± 3.44 scores considered low for both. Knowledge of APC obtained a relationship with schooling (rs.460, p < .05), monthly economic income (rs =.334, p < .05). In addition, a positive and significant relationship was obtained between knowledge and practice of CPA (rs=.267, p < .05).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>These findings are consistent with results reported in studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>There is a relatively low level of knowledge and adoption of CPA practices in women of childbearing age in southern Mexico, and it is related to education and socioeconomic income, which places them in a population group at high risk for maternal and child health problems.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"15 2","pages":"e3512"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11806993/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sleep quality and job satisfaction in Spanish nurses: the consequences of COVID-19.","authors":"Alba Maestro-González, David Zuazua-Rico, Carmen Juan-García, Salvador Villalgordo-García, María Pilar Mosteiro-Díaz, María Plaza-Carmona","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.3452","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.3452","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Sleep is fundamental to the quality of life and can affect individuals' well-being and mental health.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study analyzed sleep quality and job satisfaction among Spanish nurses following the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Font Roja Job Satisfaction Questionnaire, and sociodemographic and work- related variables. A \"snowball\" sampling method was employed through social media dissemination.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean PSQI score was 9.75 ± 4.36 points. The poorest sleep quality was identified in participants without dependents (p=0.031; p=3.329; 95% CI=0.035-6.354) and those with dependents other than children (p=0.022; p=4.121; 95% CI=0.575- 7.667). However, having a Ph.D degree (p=0.001; p=-3.406; 95% CI=-5.503- 1.309) or specialist degree (p=0.021; p=-1.639; 95% CI=-3.031- -0.247) was associated with better sleep quality. Higher job satisfaction was found among women (p=0.034; p=0.104; 95% CI=0.007-0.201) who did not work with COVID-19 patients (p=0.049; p=-0.085; 95% CI=-0.174- -0.003).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Improving working conditions, such as the nurse-to-patient ratio and distribution of work shifts, is crucial to enhancing nurses' sleep quality.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Spanish nurses reported poor sleep quality. Not having dependents or having dependents other than children were risk factors for poor sleep quality. Job satisfaction was higher among women who did not work with COVID-19 patients. No relationship was found between job satisfaction and sleep quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"15 2","pages":"e3452"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11807008/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of psychoactive substance use in men who have sexual relationships with men, Colombia.","authors":"Sebastián Bedoya Mejia, Doris Cardona Arango, Maite Catalina Agudelo Cifuentes, Sara Milena Ramos-Jaraba, Giselly Matagira-Rondón, Ángela M Segura-Cardona, Dedsy Yajaira Berbesí-Fernández","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.3477","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.3477","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The use of psychoactive substances (PS) in the population is a current problem that affects a large part of humanity, with diverse consequences.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To analyze the factors associated with the consumption of PS among men who have sex with other men (MSM) in three Colombian cities.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>This cross-sectional descriptive study used the respondent-driven sampling (RDS) method and obtained a sample of 1301 MSM. The association between the sociodemographic and personal characteristics and the consumption of PS was assessed using the chi-square test. Prevalence ratios were calculated along with their 95% confidence intervals. For the multivariate analysis, a Poisson regression with a log link and robust estimator was employed to explore the factors associated with PS use.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of consumption of PS in the last year was 87%, prevailing the consumption of alcohol, marijuana, and poppers. Having occasional partners (PR: 0.44; 95% CI 0.29 - 0.67), attending public places or establishments such as bars and saunas (PR: 3.39; 95% CI 2.34 <b>-</b> 4.91), sex work, and not using a condom in the last sexual encounter (PR: 2.10 95% CI 1.37 - 3.22) are factors associated with the use of these substances.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>There is evidence of a high prevalence of recreational use of PS, even higher than that found in the general population.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A high prevalence and association with risky sexual behaviors is confirmed, which requires promotion and prevention actions to reduce the use of these substances.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"15 2","pages":"e3477"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11806997/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Technological mediation and humanization of nursing care: a systematic literature review.","authors":"Clara Inés Padilla García, Isabel Jiménez Becerra","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.3537","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.3537","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>One of the purposes of nursing education is to provide the health system with highly competent professionals oriented to the generation of humane care practices in their daily work. To achieve this purpose, it is essential to identify the needs that arise within the teaching processes and to clearly establish how the pedagogical use of technologies can improve learning environments.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate and critically evaluate the contribution of technology to the strengthening of the humanization of care in the field of nursing.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The methodological approach for systematic literature reviews defined by Okoli, which involves following a rigorous and standardized process to systematically and explicitly identify, evaluate, and synthesize the existing body of research. Initially, 51 articles were selected for analysis. After applying exclusion criteria, 26 studies were extracted and reviewed, identifying categories that highlight the positive influence of technology on cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies. Subsequently, the document with the main conclusions was drafted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings reveal the effectiveness of various technological environments in nursing education, highlighting the prioritization of competencies linked to knowing and doing. However, there is an observed tendency to underestimate affective competencies crucial for humane care.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The results revealed a diverse landscape regarding the impact of various technologies on the development of nursing competencies, highlighting both strengths and limitations. The ability of these tools to create immersive and realistic learning environments is emphasized, although the need to delve into competencies that promote humane care is acknowledged.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Future research is required to understand the contribution of technologies to the knowledge, attitudes, and values of the professional in training to promote humane nursing care.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"15 2","pages":"e3537"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11807003/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of health outcomes in acute myocardial infarction: a value-based healthcare approach.","authors":"Anderson Bermon, Maricel Licht-Ardila, Edgar Fabián Manrique-Hernández, Alexandra Hurtado-Ortiz","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.3796","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.3796","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Understanding the impact of value-based healthcare and various healthcare payment models on the health outcomes of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is pivotal for guiding clinical strategies and decisions.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To compare health outcomes and costs associated with healthcare for AMI patients under insurance prospective global payment (PGP) and fee-for-service models.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study encompassing AMI patients was conducted from 2021-2023. Convenience sampling of participants over 18 years of age diagnosed with type 2 myocardial infarction was conducted. Analysis was based on Colombian healthcare system payment models: PGP and fee-for-service.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study involved 2134 patients, 657 (31%) under PGP and 1477 (69%) under fee-for-service. Length of hospital stay was associated with the payment model (coefficient -0.68, CI 95%: 0.40 to 0.98, p=0.037). Payment models also correlated with costs (845 USD, CI 95%: 87.92 to 1601; p=0.02). In-hospital mortality is not associated with either of the two contracting models. Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) totaled 1.6 over a 2-year follow-up.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>It is evident that throughout the care cycle at the Center of Excellence for Acute Myocardial Infarction, there is added value for patients with the PGP model, as the costs are lower and health outcomes comparable to the fee-for-service model.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings of this study underscore the importance of understanding the relationship between value-based healthcare, different healthcare payment models, and health outcomes in AMI patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"15 2","pages":"e3796"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11806998/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors associated with adherence to antihypertensive agents in the older adult.","authors":"Jack Roberto Silva Fhon, María Del Pilar Gómez-Luján, Gideany Maiara Caetano, Giovanna Sara Cáceda-Ñazco, Alexandre Pereira Dos Santos-Neto, Zoila Esperanza Leitón-Espinoza","doi":"10.15649/cuidarte.3474","DOIUrl":"10.15649/cuidarte.3474","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>With aging, there is an increased risk of suffering from different chronic diseases, including high blood pressure. Hypertension management must be carried out by health professionals, whether or not treatment involves medication. By controlling drug treatment, especially adherence, serious health problems for older people can be avoided.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the factors associated with adherence to arterial hypertension treatment in older adults who live at home.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A quantitative and cross-sectional study was conducted in La Libertad Region, Peru, with 342 older adults living at home. For data collection, a sociodemographic profile form, anthropometric measurements, blood pressure measurements, the Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) test, the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and the Morisky Green Levine (MGL) adherence scale were used. In addition, descriptive and analytical statistics were used.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>57.60% of the participants did not adhere to the pharmacological treatment, and, in most of the sociodemographic variables examined, they did not adhere to pharmacological treatment in most cases. Likewise, a relationship between retirement in older adults and the MGL adherence scale score was identified. The study showed evidence linking treatment adherence and age (p=0.01), retirement status (p=0.05), and history of stroke (p=0.004).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Treatment adherence depends on sociodemographic and health factors for disease control and a healthy lifestyle.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Older adults and their caregivers need guidance and education to improve adherence to pharmacological treatments.</p>","PeriodicalId":43234,"journal":{"name":"Revista Cuidarte","volume":"15 2","pages":"e3474"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11807009/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143671311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}