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The interactive effects of patient control beliefs on adherence to fluid-intake restrictions in hemodialysis: Results from a randomized controlled trial
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The interactive effects of patient control beliefs on adherence to fluid-intake restrictions in hemodialysis: Results from a randomized controlled trial

M. Bryant Howren, Ashley J. Cozad and Alan J. Christensen
Journal of health psychology, Vol.22(13), pp.1642-1651
11/01/2017
DOI: 10.1177/1359105316631813
PMID: 26908586

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Abstract

This study examined the interactive role of perceived control and preference for control on adherence in a sample of patients with chronic kidney disease. As part of a randomized controlled trial assessing adherence to fluid-intake restrictions, 119 hemodialysis patients completed measures of these constructs; results indicated that patients with high perceived control and high preference for control demonstrated the most favorable adherence. This suggests that patients who believe health-related outcomes are a function of one’s own behaviors—and having the opportunity to exert control over aspects of treatment—may be most adherent to complex regimens in which self-management is key.
chronic illness chronic kidney disease control beliefs health locus of control patient adherence

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