Enhancing adherence to medications

RIS ID

90107

Publication Details

Byrne, M. K. (2013). Enhancing adherence to medications. In M. L. Caltabiano & L. A. Ricciardelli (Eds.), Applied Topics in Health Psychology (pp. 446-461). Chichester, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell. 2012

Abstract

Medication is an essential tool in the clinician's armamentarium yet it is estimated that 50% of patients with a chronic health condition fail to adhere to prescribed treatments. This chapter outlines what we mean by adherence and the implications of nonadherence in chronic health conditions. Difficulties in measuring adherence are discussed, followed by a brief review of theoretical models used to explain nonadherence. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the major practical issues that affect patient adherence and strategies for clinical intervention.

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