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The Relationship Between Brain Fog and Medication Adherence for Individuals With Hypothyroidism

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  • Kelly Haskard-Zolnierek
  • Courtney Wilson
  • Julia Pruin
  • Rebecca Deason
  • Krista Howard

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Individuals with hypothyroidism suffer from symptoms including impairments to cognition (i.e., “brain fog†). Medication can help reduce symptoms of hypothyroidism; however, brain fog may hinder adherence. The aim of this study was to determine if memory impairment and cognitive failures are related to treatment nonadherence in 441 individuals with hypothyroidism. Participants with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism and currently prescribed a thyroid hormone replacement medication were placed in two groups according to adherence level and compared on validated scales assessing impairments to memory and cognition. Results indicated a significant association between treatment nonadherence and self-reported brain fog, represented by greater cognitive and memory impairments. Nonadherent individuals indicated impairments with prospective, retrospective, and short- and long-term memory; and more cognitive failures, compared to adherent individuals. Findings suggest the importance of interventions to enhance adherence for individuals with brain fog, such as encouraging the use of reminders.

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  • Kelly Haskard-Zolnierek & Courtney Wilson & Julia Pruin & Rebecca Deason & Krista Howard, 2022. "The Relationship Between Brain Fog and Medication Adherence for Individuals With Hypothyroidism," Clinical Nursing Research, , vol. 31(3), pages 445-452, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:clnure:v:31:y:2022:i:3:p:445-452
    DOI: 10.1177/10547738211038127
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