A Mediation Model of Medication Literacy and Adherence in Type 2 Diabetes During Hospital-Home Transition

In conclusion, this study reveals that medication literacy influences adherence in T2DM patients through a sequential psychological pathway: by alleviating concern beliefs, which in turn strengthens self-efficacy. This serial mediation mechanism underscores that effective interventional strategies must extend beyond knowledge dissemination to concurrently address patients' specific concerns and bolster their management confidence, thereby offering a multi-faceted approach to improve adherence during the vulnerable hospital-home transition.