Exploring the impact of three-dimensional patient satisfaction structure on adherence to medication and non-pharmaceutical treatment: a cross-sectional study among patients with hypertension in rural China

Our study highlights the importance of understanding the differential effects of patient satisfaction on adherence in rural China. To improve the management of patients with hypertension in rural areas, primary care institutions should focus on enhancing their capacity, improving the level and capabilities of their chronic disease management team members, promoting effective doctor-patient communication, and providing personalized health education.