Quantitative analysis reveals drug education and nutrition counseling improve adherence in hypertensive patients, highlighting the need for collaboration.
Key Points
Increased quality of drug education significantly enhances treatment adherence among patients with hypertension, with a correlation coefficient of 0.61.
Nutrition counseling also positively influences adherence, showing a strong correlation of 0.53, suggesting that both educational aspects are crucial.
A cross-sectional analysis revealed that both drug education and nutrition counseling collectively influence adherence, with drug education being the primary factor.
Improving collaboration between pharmacists and nutritionists may significantly enhance adherence rates in hypertensive patients, addressing care gaps post-pandemic.