Abstract
SummaryBackgroundMedication nonadherence is known to limit the effectiveness of available therapies; however, little is known specifically about medication adherence in people with psoriasis. Medicines self‐management can feel onerous to those with dermatological conditions due to the nature of therapies prescribed and many individuals with psoriasis experience additional challenges such as physical and psychological comorbidities that place significant additional demands on individuals and may undermine adherence. Viewing nonadherence to medication as an outcome of limited personal coping resources and conflicting goals may help to explain medication nonadherence.ObjectivesTo explore individuals’ perspectives of their psoriasis, medication and its management.MethodsTwenty people with psoriasis were recruited from community samples in England and interviewed in‐depth about their perceptions of their psoriasis, medication, and adherence to medication and self‐management advice. Data were analysed using Framework Analysis.ResultsParticipants reported that adhering to recommended treatment regimens conflicted with the management of the physical and psychological demands of living with psoriasis. Medication usage was viewed as a source of unresolved emotional distress and, for some, resulted in poor self‐reported adherence, which included medication overuse, underuse and rejection of prescribed therapies. Perceived lack of engagement by clinicians with participants’ self‐management difficulties was viewed as an additional source of stress and distress.ConclusionsAdhering to medication in psoriasis can be an additional source of considerable emotional distress. We interpreted some episodes of nonadherence to psoriasis medication as rational attempts by individuals to minimize distress and to gain control over their life.
Highlights
Medication nonadherence is known to limit the effectiveness of available therapies; little is known about medication adherence in people with psoriasis
We interpreted some episodes of nonadherence to psoriasis medication as rational attempts by individuals to minimize distress and to gain control over their life
Interview questions about medication use were based on the self-reported adherence items from the Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS),[19] and questions about medication beliefs were based on items from the Beliefs about Medicines Questionnaire (BMQ).[37]
Summary
Medication nonadherence is known to limit the effectiveness of available therapies; little is known about medication adherence in people with psoriasis. Medicines self-management can feel onerous to those with dermatological conditions due to the nature of therapies prescribed and many individuals with psoriasis experience additional challenges such as physical and psychological comorbidities that place significant additional demands on individuals and may undermine adherence. Viewing nonadherence to medication as an outcome of limited personal coping resources and conflicting goals may help to explain medication nonadherence. Objectives To explore individuals’ perspectives of their psoriasis, medication and its management
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