Medication adherence in the elderly population with chronic diseases: a factor analysis

From a public health perspective, medication adherence in older adults is a determinant of health outcomes and a key factor for the sustainability of health systems. Optimizing adherence requires comprehensive interventions framed within public policies that guarantee continuity of care, timely access to medications, and the strengthening of interdisciplinary teams. Recognizing adherence as a collective, and not just an individual, challenge is essential to reducing preventable complications, lowering hospitalization rates, and improving the quality of life of an increasingly aging population.