10.4 Compliance, Self management and behavioural change Flashcards
1
Q
define compliance
A
The extent to which the patients health behaviours coincides with medical or health advice
2
Q
what factors influence compliance rates?
A
age sex level of education memory/cognitive status depression and anxiety personality experimentation perception of risk, severity of impact severity/discomfort of symptoms side effects ease of treatment administration trust in health provider patient satisfaction communication/information provided
3
Q
How can you increase compliance?
A
education communication/information presentation Regular follow up self monitoring Social/professional support reminder strategies Motivational strategies convenience management cintract memory aids
