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Prevalence, consequences, and determinants of nonadherence in adult renal transplant patients: a literature review

Denhaerynck, Kris, Dobbels, Fabienne, Cleemput, Irina, Desmyttere, Ariane, Schafer-Keller, Petra, Schaub, Stefan, De Geest, Sabina·2005·Transplant International

Abstract

This literature review summarizes the evidence on the prevalence, determinants, clinical and economic consequences of nonadherence with immunosuppressive drugs in renal transplant patients. A literature search yielded 38 articles measuring nonadherence by self-report, collateral report, assay, refill prescriptions or electronic monitoring. The weighted mean prevalence of self-reported nonadherence was 28%. Nonadherence is associated with poor clinical outcomes, contributing to 20% of late acute rejection episodes and 16% of the graft losses (weighted means). In addition, nonadherence results in lower lifetime costs because of shorter survival, yet also in a lower number of quality adjusted life years. Consistent determinants of nonadherence were younger age, social isolation, and cognitions (e.g. low self-efficacy, certain health beliefs). Determinants concerning the health care system/team seem to be under-investigated. Because the evidence summarized in this review is based on older immunosuppressive regimens, further research should focus on prevalence, determinants and consequences of nonadherence with newer immunosuppressive regimens.

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Authors
Denhaerynck, K., Dobbels, F., Cleemput, I., Desmyttere, A., Schafer-Keller, P., Schaub, S., & De Geest, S.
Affiliations
  • University of Basel (CH)
  • KU Leuven (BE)
  • Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre (KCE) (BE)
  • University Hospital of Basel (CH)
Venue
Transplant International
Published
2005-10
Volume
18
Issue
10
Pages
1121-1133
ISSN
  • 0934-0874 (ISSN-L)
  • 1432-2277
OpenAlex
W2151433573
Cited by
424
References
70
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FWCI
0.57
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Transplant International (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Family Practice › Medication Adherence and Compliance
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Transplantation › Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Nephrology › Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
Keywords
medication non-adherence, kidney transplantation, immunosuppressants, graft loss, acute rejection, economic burden, quality-adjusted life years, self-efficacy, health beliefs, social isolation
MeSH terms
Adult, Female, Graft Rejection, Humans, Immunosuppressive Agents, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Kidney Transplantation, Treatment Refusal, Treatment Outcome

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