Abstract
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of a newly designed health belief model-based educational programme on medication adherence among older adults with coronary artery disease.
Notes
Supplemental File Information: The attached slide deck will be presented at EXC Congress 2026 and AHA Scientific Session 2026.
Funding Acknowledgement: The author is a recipient of a Sigma Foundation for Nursing 2025 Small Grant.
Published Article: Dr. Xu has published an article on this topic. The article is not located in this repository. The following citation is for informational purposes, only.
Xu, M., Lo, S. H. S., Zhu, L., & Huang, X. (2026). A pilot randomised controlled trial of a Health Belief Model-based educational programme for improving medication adherence in older adults with coronary artery disease. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 178, N.PAG. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105494
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
Report
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Experimental
Research Approach
Mixed/Multi Method Research
Keywords:
Coronary Artery Disease, Medication Adherence, Patient Compliance, Older Adults, Older People, Patient Education, Health Belief Model, Evaluation of Human Services Programs, Old Age
Recommended Citation
Xu, Mengai, "Effects of a Health Belief Model-Based Educational Programme on Medication Adherence among Older Adults with Coronary Artery Disease: A Randomised Controlled Trial" (2026). Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports. 221.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/grant_reports/221
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None: Sigma Grant Recipient Report
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2026-10-09
Full Text of Presentation
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Funder
Sigma Foundation for Nursing
Description
Author Note: This grant has served as a solid foundation for our future endeavors in nursing science. The preliminary data and validated intervention protocols obtained through this project will directly support our next phase of research, where we plan to transition into larger-scale, multi-center trials. Furthermore, the findings have enhanced our capacity to secure higher-level competitive funding, ensuring the long-term sustainability of this research line to improve clinical nursing outcomes.