Barriers to Treatment Adherence Among Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

The current qualitative study aimed to determine the barriers to treatment adherence among older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). This study was performed using a content analysis approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 older adults with T2D between May and September 2021. Data were organized using MAXQDA-10 software and analyzed using the Elo and Kyngäs qualitative content analysis method. Three themes emerged from the analysis: Patient-Specific Barriers , Health Care Provider– and Heath Care System–Specific Barriers , and Social-Specific Barriers . Results of this study can be used to develop targeted interventions to promote and facilitate treatment adherence among older adults with T2D. [ Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 49 (1), 42–49.]