WEEK 11 Flashcards
Give five examples of health behaviours
1) Exercise
2) Diet
3) Smoking
4) Taking medications
5) Unprotected sexual intercourse
Define non-adherence
The failure of a patient to follow recommended health behaviours and treatment advice given by a clinician
What is the difference between non-adherence and non-compliance?
Non-adherence focuses on the collaborative Dr-Pt relationship
What is a good predictor of long-term adherence?
Adherence at entry
What is the effect of complex medication regimens?
Low adherence
What is the result of intrusive/expensive treatments?
Lower adherence
What is the result of asymptomatic conditions on adherence?
Lower
Give six reasons patients don’t comply?
1) Fear of side effects
2) Forgetfulness
3) Expense
4) Feeling well (no need to keep with treatment)
5) Dr fails to communicate adequately
6) Travel away from home
Describe Ley’s Model of Compliance
Understanding and Memory results in Satisfaction=COMPLIANCE
Describe Stanton’s Model of Adherence
Doctor communication/Increased knowledge and satisfaction (aided by Dr communication)/Patient’s beliefs, locus of control, perceived social support=ADHERENCE
What are the three components of the Information-Motivation-Strategy model?
Information: Pts don’t understand what they’re supposed to do
Motivation: Pts aren’t motivated to carry out their treatment recommendations
Strategy: Pts don’t have a workable strategy for following treatment recommendations
Give four ways to improve information to aid in patient compliance?
Communicate information effectively
Build trust and encourage patient participation in their care
Have patients share why and how they are to carry out the recommended treatment
Listen to patients’ concerns
Give three ways to improve motivation to aid in patient compliance?
Help patients believe in the treatment efficacy
Elicit, listen to and discuss negative attitudes towards treatment
Determine the role of patient’s social system in supporting or contradicting elements of the regimen
Give four ways to improve strategy to aid in patient compliance?
Assist in overcoming practical barriers
Identify individuals who can provide concrete assistance
Provide written instructions/reminders
Link to support groups
How do you improve adherence?
1) Stress importance of what you’re about to say
2) Primacy effect (ie. first thing more likely to be remembered)
3) Repeat instructions/information
4) Keep to salient information
5) Negotiate regimens suiting patient routine
6) Encourage note taking
7) Use simple words to describe the body/treatment
What is the aim of health promotion?
Prevent/reduce unhealthy behaviours and increase healthy behaviours
Summarise the Health Action Model
Self->Behavioural intention->Health Action->Routine
What three factors influence whether behavioural intention results in health action in the Health Action Model?
Environment, Skills and Knowledge