Self-Efficacy and Medication Adherence in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Descriptive Study

NCT06943157 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: HKU-KAH-2025-01
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 135
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This descriptive study aims to examine the relationship between self-efficacy and medication adherence in individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD). The study will be conducted between March and October 2025 at Adıyaman University Training and Research Hospital with a planned sample size of 135 participants. Data will be collected using a Descriptive Information Form, the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease Scale, and the Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS).

Conditions

Coronary Artery Disease

Keywords

Nurse; Coronary Artery Disease; Self-Efficacy; Medication Adherence

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Self-efficacy score for chronic disease management

  Self-efficacy levels of patients with coronary artery disease will be measured using the 6-Item Self-Efficacy Scale for Chronic Disease Management. Each item is rated from 1 to 10. The total score ranges from 6 to 60, and higher scores indicate better self-efficacy in chronic disease management.

  At the time of data collection (March 2025 - October 2025)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Medication adherence score

  At the time of data collection (March 2025 - October 2025)

Study Arms (1)

Coronary Artery Disease Patients

This cohort consists of individuals aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease for at least one year and are being followed in cardiology or cardiovascular surgery outpatient or inpatient clinics. Patients included are those who volunteered to participate in the study, can communicate in Turkish, and do not have any mental disorders.

Other: No intervention

Interventions

No intervention OTHER

This is a descriptive, observational study. No intervention or experimental procedure was performed. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires without influencing participant behavior or treatment.

Coronary Artery Disease Patients

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of individuals aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease for at least one year and are being followed in cardiology or cardiovascular surgery outpatient/inpatient clinics at Adıyaman University Training and Research Hospital. All participants must be able to communicate in Turkish, have no diagnosed mental disorder, and voluntarily agree to participate in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Being 18 years of age or older
• Having been diagnosed with Coronary Artery Disease (angina pectoris, unstable angina, myocardial infarction) at least 1 year ago
• Being followed
• Being able to communicate in Turkish
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
• Having no diagnosed mental disorder

You may not qualify if:

• Having a primary diagnosis other than Coronary Artery Disease
• Being unable to complete the questionnaires due to mental health problems
• Providing incomplete data or withdrawing from the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hasan Kalyoncu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Adiyaman University Training and Research Hospital

Adıyaman, 02040, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

• Fors A, Ulin K, Cliffordson C, Ekman I, Brink E. The Cardiac Self-Efficacy Scale, a useful tool with potential to evaluate person-centred care. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2015 Dec;14(6):536-43. doi: 10.1177/1474515114548622. Epub 2014 Aug 22.

  PMID: 25149667 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Coronary Artery Disease; Medication Adherence

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Coronary Disease; Myocardial Ischemia; Heart Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases; Arteriosclerosis; Arterial Occlusive Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Patient Compliance; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Treatment Adherence and Compliance; Health Behavior; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

ZEYNAL KİZİR, PhD Student

CONTACT

+9005446445202; zkizir0234@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD Student, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 17, 2025
• First Posted: April 24, 2025
• Study Start: March 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 1, 2025
• Study Completion: October 1, 2025
• Last Updated: April 27, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)