Health Treatment Adherance Flashcards
What is treatment adherence?
Congruency between behaviour and agreed health recommendations
Adherence is an active choice and responsibility, while compliance is a passive behaviour.
What is the treatment adherence rate for acute illness?
67%
This indicates the percentage of patients who adhere to treatment for acute conditions.
What is the treatment adherence rate for chronic illness?
50-55%
This reflects the adherence rates among patients with chronic diseases.
What is the treatment adherence rate for lifestyle changes like diet?
13-76%
Adherence varies widely based on the individual and the specific lifestyle change.
What is the treatment adherence rate for exercise?
65-90%
This shows the varying adherence levels to exercise recommendations.
What percentage of patients with diabetes follow diet and physical activity recommendations?
20-40%
This illustrates the challenges in adherence among diabetes patients.
What percentage of diabetes patients monitor blood glucose as recommended?
65-70%
This indicates adherence to monitoring recommendations in diabetes care.
What are the consequences of non-adherence for the patient?
- Worsen health condition
- Increase risk of disease progression
- Reduce treatment effectiveness
- Delayed recovery
- Prolonged hospitalization
- Increased medical cost
- Reduced quality of life
These factors highlight the significant impacts of not adhering to treatment.
What are the consequences of non-adherence for the whānau (family)?
- Caregiver burden
- Financial burden
Family members often bear the costs and stresses associated with non-adherence.
What are the consequences of non-adherence for the doctor?
- Increased workload
- Burnout
- Distrust and resentment toward patient
- Blaming the patient
Non-adherence can strain doctor-patient relationships and increase healthcare provider stress.
What are the consequences of non-adherence for the healthcare system?
- Increased healthcare costs
- Longer waiting lists
- Reduced time for healthcare improvement
These factors can diminish the overall efficiency of the healthcare system.
What are the five dimensions of adherence according to WHO?
- Social & economic
- Healthcare system
- Condition-related
- Therapy-related
- Patient-related
These dimensions help understand the factors influencing treatment adherence.
What is one factor that influences adherence related to social & economic conditions?
Limited access to healthcare
This can significantly impact a patient’s ability to adhere to treatment.
What is one factor that influences adherence related to healthcare systems?
Long wait times
Delays in healthcare services can lead to non-adherence.
What is one condition-related factor influencing adherence?
Chronic conditions
Patients with chronic conditions may face more challenges in adhering to treatment.
What is one therapy-related factor influencing adherence?
Complex medication regimen
Complicated treatment plans can hinder adherence.
What is one patient-related factor influencing adherence?
Cognitive impairment
Mental health issues can affect a patient’s ability to follow treatment plans.
What is a strategy for managing adherence in patients?
Assess stages of change
Understanding a patient’s readiness for change can improve adherence strategies.
What is another strategy for managing adherence?
Prompts and reminders
These tools can help patients remember to take their medications.
What should doctors do to improve patient adherence?
- Understand past experiences
- Provide treatment education
- Build a good doctor-patient relationship
These approaches can enhance adherence and trust.
True or False: Non-adherence only affects the patient.
False
Non-adherence has consequences for families, doctors, and the healthcare system as well.
