A new health care professional-based model for medication adherence

Area of Science:

• Health Services Research
• Behavioral Science in Medicine
• Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Background:

• Medication adherence is crucial for effective treatment outcomes.
• Existing interventions often lack success due to poor clinical integration and a sole focus on patient perspectives.
• There is a need for practice-based models that incorporate healthcare professional insights.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a practice-based conceptual model for medication adherence.
• To develop a model grounded in the perspectives of healthcare professionals.
• To facilitate the integration of medication adherence into regular clinical practice.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of medication adherence rationales, factors, and interventions.
• Development of a conceptual model based on five premises.
• Graphical representation and procedural framework of the proposed model.
• Comparison with existing procedural models.

Main Results:

• A novel practice-based conceptual model for medication adherence was developed.
• The model framework is built upon five premises guiding patient and healthcare professional dynamics.
• A graphical and procedural representation is provided for practical implementation.

Conclusions:

• The proposed model offers a healthcare professional-centric approach to medication adherence.
• Implementation of this model can enhance medication adherence as a key healthcare outcome.
• This theoretical framework supports the practical integration of adherence strategies in clinical settings.