Determinants of Medication and Exercise Adherence in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Rehabilitation Center
Ramazan Yilmaz, Savas Karpuz, İlhan Caglar Kaya, Busra Varman, Selman Parlak, Raikan Buyukavcı, Lutfiye Parlak, Halim Yilmaz · Aktuelle Rheumatologie · 2026 · Heft 05
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Abstract Objective Medication and exercise adherence are critical yet frequently underrecognized aspects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management. Recent literature has highlighted the need for further investigation in this area. This study aimed to evaluate medication adherence and associated factors in patients with RA and to assess adherence to prescribed home exercise programs as a component of nonpharmacological treatment. Methods This cross-sectional study included 125 RA patients (mean age: 56.5±11.4 years) recruited between February 2024 and July 2025. Medication adherence was assessed using the Medical A…
