PATIENT-RELATED DIMENSION give examples

PHYSICAL FACTORS - visual, hearing, cognitive, mobility impairment - swallowing problems PSYCHOLOGICAL/BEHAVIORAL FACTORS - knowledge about dx - perceived risk - understanding reason meds is needed - attitude toward treatment - confidence in ability to follow treatment regimen - motivation - fear of possible a/e - fear of dependence - feeling stigmatized by the dx - frustration w/ health care providers - stress, anxiety - alcohol or susbtance use