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Medication adherence Part three: Strategies for improving adherence.

Mary Ellen Roberts¹, Kathy J Wheeler, Mary B Neiheisel

¹Seton Hall University, South Orange, New Jersey.

Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

|March 12, 2014

Summary

Understanding medication adherence challenges is crucial for improving patient outcomes. This study outlines steps to assess and prevent nonadherence, benefiting healthcare providers and patients.

Keywords:

Medication adherence adherence medication nonadherence nonadherence

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Patient Adherence Research

Background:

Medication adherence is a critical determinant of treatment efficacy.
Nonadherence presents a significant challenge in healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the continuum of medication adherence to nonadherence.
To outline a stepwise approach for improving medication adherence.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of research articles.
Literature search conducted via Medline and PubMed databases.

Main Results:

Nonadherence is a widespread issue requiring targeted interventions.
Identifying patient-specific risk factors is essential for effective management.

Conclusions:

Addressing medication nonadherence necessitates understanding its scope and individual risk factors.
Nurse practitioners play a key role in patient education, relationship building, and developing adherence protocols.