Influence of executive function on medication adherence in neurologically impaired and non-impaired elderly.
Description:
Medication non-compliance has become one of the most prevalent reasons for hospitalization and doctor's visits by the elderly. As the elderly population is more likely to have decreased cognitive abilities, it is suggested that neuropsychological factors, especially executive function, are more influential in medication non-compliance than once thought. This study looked at executive function performance on a traditional battery of neuropsychological tests, self-report of perceived ability to p…
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Date:
August 2006
Creator:
Zartman, Andrea Leigh
Partner:
UNT Libraries