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Sara Moradi Tuchayi1, Tiffany M Alexander2, Anish Nadkarni1
1Center for Dermatology Research, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC.
Patient Preference and Adherence
|October 28, 2016
Summary
Poor adherence to acne medication hinders treatment effectiveness. Addressing barriers like cost, complex regimens, and forgetfulness through simplified approaches and education is crucial for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pharmacology
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Acne medication adherence is a significant challenge, leading to ineffective treatment plans.
- Understanding and addressing nonadherence is critical for improving patient outcomes in acne management.
Approach:
- A comprehensive literature search of the PubMed database was conducted.
- 29 relevant articles were reviewed to identify common adherence hurdles and effective solutions.
Key Points:
- Primary nonadherence barriers include lack of knowledge, confusion, poor physician-patient relationships, cost, and fear of side effects.
- Secondary nonadherence issues involve lack of results, complex regimens, side effects, lifestyle factors, forgetfulness, and comorbidities.
- Solutions encompass treatment simplification, leveraging technology, and dynamic patient education.
Conclusions:
- Numerous factors impact acne treatment adherence.
- Limited literature exists on interventions to improve adherence.
- Recognizing and resolving adherence barriers is as vital as selecting the appropriate medication.
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