Evaluation of medication regimen complexity and its association with medication adherence among Malaysian older adult outpatients in a teaching hospital: a cross-sectional study in Pahang, Malaysia

• Main Authors: Mohammad Yunus, Mohammad Adam Al Haqimy, Nahas, Abdul Rahman Fata, Akkawi, Muhammad Eid
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: University Putra Malaysia (UPM) 2023
• Subjects: RC952 Geriatrics
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/112778/1/112778_Evaluation%20of%20Medication%20Regimen%20Complexity.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/112778/; https://medic.upm.edu.my/our_journal/volume_19_2023/mjmhs_vol19_supp_13_november_2023-76363
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Introduction: Approximately 60% of Malaysian older adults have poor medication adherence. Nonetheless, the determinants of non-adherence among the Malaysian older adult population are still lacking. This research evaluates medication regimen complexity (MRC) and its association with medication adhe...