Assess the Compliance and Reasons for Non Compliance to Life Style Modifications among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus & Coronary Artery Disease


Authors : Reena M; Jayanthi P

Volume/Issue : Volume 5 - 2020, Issue 12 - December

Google Scholar : http://bitly.ws/9nMw

Scribd : https://bit.ly/38IUoog

Diabetes mellitus and Coronary artery disease has become a major health problem and multifactorial in nature and 2/3rd of deaths occur before the patient reaching the hospital. Aim: To assess the compliance and reasons for non-compliance to lifestyle modification among patients with diabetes mellitus & coronary artery disease. Material and Method: Descriptive research design was used. 60 patients diagnosed to have diabetes mellitus with coronary artery disease in selected hospitals in Chennai selected by Nonprobability convenience sampling technique. A structured interview schedule guide was administered to assess the compliance and reasons for Non-Compliance to lifestyle modification. Result: The study result showed that 60% and 77% adhered to prescribed diet and medication. 55% Non-Compliance to prescribed exercise regularly and the reasons for Non-Compliance due to general body weakness and tiredness.45% had NonCompliance to regular follow up and monitoring blood glucose and cholesterol level due to lack of interest. Conclusion: Health care personal has to create awareness and motivate the clients who diagnosed to have diabetes mellitus with coronary artery disease to adhere to prescribed lifestyle modification.

Keywords : Compliance, Reasons For Non-Compliance, Life Style Modification, Diabetes Mellitus And Coronary Artery Disease

CALL FOR PAPERS


Paper Submission Last Date
31 - March - 2024

Paper Review Notification
In 1-2 Days

Paper Publishing
In 2-3 Days

Video Explanation for Published paper

Never miss an update from Papermashup

Get notified about the latest tutorials and downloads.

Subscribe by Email

Get alerts directly into your inbox after each post and stay updated.
Subscribe
OR

Subscribe by RSS

Add our RSS to your feedreader to get regular updates from us.
Subscribe