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| Research article summary (published 29 Jun 2003): |
Medication-taking beliefs of adult renal transplant recipients.
Full Abstract
PURPOSE:
To describe the medication-taking beliefs of younger and older adult renal transplant recipients.
METHOD:
A descriptive design was used to study 16 adult renal transplant recipients, 8 older and 8 younger, recruited from a renal transplant program in the midwest. A semistructured interview was conducted based on the theory of planned behavior. Data were examined using manifest content analyses.
RESULTS:
Both groups had similar behavioral, normative, control, and problem-solving medication-taking beliefs. Planning ahead, organizing, using cues, involving a support person, and remembering the donor and life on dialysis were key control beliefs. Differences were found in beliefs regarding difficulties with taking immunosuppressive medications. The majority in both groups mentioned forgetting to take their immunosuppressive medications on at least one occasion.
CONCLUSIONS/APPLICATION:
As empiric evidence in this area grows, the clinical nurse specialist is paramount in assisting both younger and older renal transplant recipients with immunosuppressive medication taking and, consequently, in fostering better outcomes.
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Author information
Author/s: Russell, Cynthia L (CL); Kilburn, Erin (E); Conn, Vicki S (VS); Libbus, M Kay (MK); Ashbaugh, Catherine (C);
Affiliation: University of Missouri-Columbia, Sinclair School of Nursing, 65212, USA. russellc(-atsign-)health.missouri.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Journal: Clinical nurse specialist CNS (Clin Nurse Spec), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2003-Jul; vol 17 (issue 4) : pp 200-8; quiz 209-30
Dates: Created 2003/07/18; Completed 2003/10/03; Revised 2007/11/15;
PMID: 12869867, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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