Medication adherence in schizophrenia
Non-adherence is a major problem in the treatment of schizophrenia. Its high prevalence, potentially severe consequences and associated costs make the study of this phenomenon a priority issue. In this article, basic non-adherence concepts of prevalence, consequences, evaluation methods, methodological restrictions of available studies, risk factors ...
Francisco Javier, Acosta +4 more
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The Malaysian Medication Adherence Scale (MALMAS): Concurrent Validity Using a Clinical Measure among People with Type 2 Diabetes in Malaysia. [PDF]
Medication non-adherence is a prevalent problem worldwide but up to today, no gold standard is available to assess such behavior. This study was to evaluate the psychometric properties, particularly the concurrent validity of the English version of the ...
Chua, Siew Siang +3 more
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The Feasibility of a Using a Smart Button Mobile Health System to Self-Track Medication Adherence and Deliver Tailored Short Message Service Text Message Feedback [PDF]
BACKGROUND: As many as 50% of people experience medication nonadherence, yet studies for detecting nonadherence and delivering real-time interventions to improve adherence are lacking.
Bartlett Ellis, Rebecca J. +5 more
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Background: The rates of medication non-adherence among Indian patients with schizophrenia are high, and its detection poses problems. Comparisons of suitable measures to detect medication non-adherence in schizophrenia from Indian outpatient settings ...
Nidhi Chauhan +2 more
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Adherence to adjuvant therapy in post-menopausal breast cancer patients: A review [PDF]
This is the post-print version of the Article. The official published version can be accessed from the link below - Copyright @ 2012 John Wiley & Sons, IncThis review aimed to address the concept of adherence to adjuvant therapy in post-menopausal women.
Banning, M
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Introduction: Health Belief Model is one of the factors that influence medication adherence. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified medication adherence as the primary indication of treatments effectiveness for hypertensive patients.
Dewi Rury Arindari, Dessy Suswitha
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Supporting adherence to oral anticancer agents : clinical practice and clues to improve care provided by physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists [PDF]
Background: Healthcare provider (HCP) activities and attitudes towards patients strongly influence medication adherence. The aim of this study was to assess current clinical practices to support patients in adhering to treatment with oral anticancer ...
Boons, Christel CLM +5 more
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Multimodal interventions to enhance adherence to secondary preventive medication after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analyses [PDF]
Summary: Introduction: Nonadherence to secondary preventative medications after stroke is common and is associated with poor outcomes. Numerous strategies exist to promote adherence.
Al AlShaikh, Sukainah +4 more
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Brand and generic use of inhalation medication and frequency of switching in children and adults : a population-based cohort study [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The expiration of patents of brand inhalation medications and the ongoing pressure on healthcare budgets resulted in a growing market for generics.
de Jongste, Johan C +8 more
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Medication non-adherence is a widespread challenge affecting up to half of patients with chronic conditions, with profound implications for health outcomes, healthcare costs, and, increasingly recognized, environmental sustainability.
Przemyslaw Kardas, Tamas Agh
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