Arch. Endocrinol. Metab. 2021;65(4):517-521

Medical adherence in the time of social distancing: a brief report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adherence to treatment in patients with diabetes

Debora Wilke , Janine , Alice Scalzilli , Bibiana Brino do , Giovana Berger de , Beatriz D. , Gabriela Heiden

DOI: 10.20945/2359-3997000000362

ABSTRACT

We conducted a cross-sectional study to evaluate the impact of social distancing determined by the COVID-19 pandemic on treatment adherence using the Self-Care Inventory-revised in adults with diabetes mellitus. In type 1 diabetes, the adherence score was lower during than before social distancing.

Medical adherence in the time of social distancing: a brief report on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adherence to treatment in patients with diabetes

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