Adherence to treatment in healthcare Flashcards

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What is non-adherence

A

patients medicine taking behaviour does not match the agreed recommendations made by their prescriber

I.e overdose, not taking prescription, forgetting etc.

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In which types of medicine are there the highest non-adherence rates

A

preventative medication and w/ lifestyle changes

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In which types of medicine are there the lowest non-adherence rates

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medications for serious illnesses and patients have a greater awareness of non-adherence

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4
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What are some ways of measuring adherence

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Self monitoring, self report

pill counting bottle, checking when prescriptions are picked up, biochem measures + symptoms

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What are the two types of non-adherence to medication and give reasons for them

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Intentional and unintentional

Intentional: concerns about medication, common sense, side effects, asymptomatic

unintentional: forgetting, misunderstanding, couldn’t collect the prescription

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6
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What factors can affect motivation to adhere to medication

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neg. emotions, relationship with HCP, social support

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7
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How do you improve adherence

A

Anticipate non adherence

understand beliefs (check for intentional non-adherence)

check for unintentional barriers to adherence (take with food)

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8
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What percentage of patients do not take their medication as prescribed

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30-50%

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