Nursing intervention in the therapeutic adherence of the elderly with chronic disease: a scoping review

Tânia Martins Gonçalves*, Maria da Conceição Farinha, Cristina Marques-Vieira, Maria Augusta Gomes Alves Ferreira, Maria Adelaide Paiva, Maria do Céu Neves

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Abstract

The increase in average life expectancy, accompanied by medical and technological advances, translates into an increase in chronic diseases and a constant updating of therapeutic strategies whose success depends on patient compliance. This scoping review followed the JBI methodology, according to the PCC method, and the aim was to identify measures associated with nursing care that improve the therapeutic adherence of the elderly with a chronic disease. These nursing interventions include continuous monitoring and surveillance, in person or digitally, using videos, remote monitoring software, or teleconsultations; personalized therapeutic plans; skills training based on a model of information, motivation, and behavior; the explanation of the value and therapeutic intent of the care plan; cognitive behavioral therapy; and the continuous validation through the teach-back method. Evidence shows the relevance of nursing intervention in the process of health education to the elderly person.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGlobal perspectives on health assessments for an aging population
EditorsLuis Vieira Ribeiro, Anabela Magalhães Ribeiro
PublisherIGI Global Publishing
Pages157-169
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9781668476314
ISBN (Print)9781668476307
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Apr 2023

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