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Bruce G Bender1, Richard F Lockey2
1Center for Health Promotion, National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80206, USA.
Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America
|December 1, 2015
Summary
Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) adherence is low, with most patients stopping treatment within a year. Improving patient-centered communication strategies can enhance adherence and treatment success.
Area of Science:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Patient Adherence Research
Background:
- Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) modifies allergic responses but suffers from poor patient adherence.
- Fewer than 10% of patients complete a full AIT course, with most discontinuing within the first year.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore emerging interventions for improving AIT adherence.
- To leverage insights from adherence interventions in other chronic conditions to guide allergists.
Main Methods:
- Review of adherence interventions in chronic conditions.
- Emphasis on evidence-based communication strategies.
Main Results:
- Patient-centered care, motivational interviewing, and shared decision-making are crucial.
- Building trust and understanding patient priorities are key to improving adherence.
Conclusions:
- Interventions focusing on communication can enhance AIT adherence.
- Involving patients in decision-making is vital for successful AIT completion and outcomes.
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