Introduction: Drug adherence plays an important role in reducing readmission of patients with mental disorders. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of family-based empowerment education with telephone follow-up on drug adherence and readmission of patients with mental disorders. Method: This interventional study was performed on 66 patients with mental disorders and one of their ...

Background: The number of coronary artery bypass grafts is increasing as one of the most effective treatments. Adherence to the treatment regimen is one of the determinants of the effectiveness of this intervention. The aim of this study was to evaluate the compliance of treatment regimen in patients underwent coronary artery bypass graft surgery in Tehran's Social Security Hospitals. Materials...

Introduction: Adherence to treatment programs is a major challenge in patients with chronic heart failure. In the event of non-compliance, these patients will be associated with adverse health outcomes. Since the interventions such as training to improve adherence to health regimens have a special place, this study aimed to compare the effect of the patients’ education with or without their fam...

Background and purpose: Health literacy can be defined as the ability to read, understand and act on health advice. The aim of this study was to determine health literacy and its relationship with medical adherence and health-related quality of life in diabetic community-residing elderly. Material and Methods: This descriptive- analytical study was conducted on 300 elderly diabetics (60 years ...

Background and Purpose: Spirituality and social responsibility are among the factors affecting the health of communities. This study aimed to investigate the relationship of spirituality and social responsibility with adherence to health guidelines during the Coronavirus pandemic. Materials and Methods: The present study followed a descriptive cross-sectional correlational methodology. The sta...

Background and purpose: Adherence to treatment has a key role in management of hypertension and mobile phones can be used to educate patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a mobile educational application on adherence to treatment in elderly with hypertension. Materials and methods: This randomized clinical trial was conducted in Neishabour, Iran 2020. A total of 54 r...