Cross-national Comparison of Drug Compliance and Non-compliance Associated factors in the Elderly with Polypharmacotherapy
2006
Abstract
Population of seniors in the Czech Republic consumes more than 35 % of all prescribed medications. Currently, Czech seniors take on the average 4-5 prescribed drugs.
However, our knowledge about factors influencing drug compliance is scarce particularly in seniors with polypharmacotherapy. Non-compliance can contribute to treatment failure and increases the risk of adverse drug reactions.
The aim of the study is to compare drug compliance in the elderly in 11 European countries and to assess the impact of demographic and drug-related factors on noncompliance to medication.