Aim: The aim of this analysis is to develop a better understanding of the concept of adherence among individuals with Type 2 Diabetes.
Background: The incidence and prevalence of diabetes in the United States continues to increase at epidemic proportions yearly.
Design: The analysis was conducted using Rodgers\u27 evolutionary method including database searches from Cumulative Index to Nursing Health Literature (CINAHL), COCHRANE, EBSCO, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and SocINDEX. Keywords included adherence, compliance, diabetes care, type 2 diabetes and theories.
Results: Rodgers\u27 evolutionary method guided this inquiry of concept of adherence across several disciplines. Analysis revealed definitions, related terms, attributes, references, antecedents, consequences, and related concepts that helped construct a model case for a client.
Conclusion: Researching the concept of adherence across diverse disciplines revealed that the definition of adherence in nursing and medicine entails persistence in following a health care provider\u27s recommendation. Future studies must define adherence in relation to culture to establish a framework for holistic and client-centered care
