Table 5.
Adherence evaluation based on the Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS-5) and supplementary questions.
|
Adherence (n = 459) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mean (range) | ||
| MARS-5, ranging 5–25, with a higher score corresponding to a better adherence |
22.6 (10–25) |
|
| % |
||
| MARS-5, ranging 5–25, with a higher score corresponding to a better adherence |
20 or more | 88.4 |
| 16–19 | 8.5 | |
| 15 or less |
3.1 |
|
| The participant reports adjusting the medicines therapy based on personal experiences and preferences |
always | 0.7 |
| often | 3.9 | |
| sometimes | 12.6 | |
| seldom | 9.4 | |
| never |
72.1 |
|
| The participant informs healthcare providers about self-initiated adjustments to the medicines therapy |
always | 43.8 |
| often | 7.6 | |
| sometimes | 7.4 | |
| seldom | 5.4 | |
| never |
31.2 |
|
| Reasons for non-adherence reported | no | 66.6 |
| yes (online resource 3) | 33.4 | |
MARS-5 = Medication Adherence Reporting Scale.