Coping strategies for managing medication side effects among patients with chronic diseases in Northwest Ethiopia: An interpretive phenomenological study.

Puntos clave

• Patients develop various coping strategies to manage medication side effects, enhancing their overall well-being.
• Coping strategies vary widely among patients, reflecting diverse personal experiences and challenges.
• Interpretive phenomenological approach captures the rich, lived experiences of patients in Northwest Ethiopia.
• Findings highlight the need for tailored interventions to better support patients facing medication challenges.