title: Self-transcendence and medication adherence in older adults with hypertension.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between self-transcendence and medication adherence among older adults prescribed antihypertensive medication.
  
  
  METHODS
  Descriptive, correlational research design.
  
  
  METHODS
  Forty-six older adults who were prescribed antihypertensive medications from an independent living facility participated in this study. Participants were given a survey that included a demographic questionnaire, the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale, and Reed's Self-Transcendence Scale.
  
  
  RESULTS
  No significant relationship was found between medication adherence and self-transcendence (r = -.20, p = .18). Ninety percent of the participants however, admitted to cutting back or stopping their medication without notifying their providers.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Continued investigation is needed to identify reasons why older adults fail to adhere to taking prescribed hypertension medications in order to improve health outcomes in this population.
authors.affiliation: Oakland University, Rochester, MI ebony1@optonline.net.
authors.forename: Nezbile F
authors.initials: NF
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: Oakland University, Rochester, MI.
authors.forename: Karen S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Dunn
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D055118:Medication Adherence / Q000523:psychology; D019122:Meditation / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016903:Drug Monitoring
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents
keywords: hypertension older adults; medication adherence; self-transcendence