Adherence assessment to highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is the outcome of a dynamic process of clinical and behavioral interactions. This article reviews factors influencing this process and provides suggestions to enhance adherence to HAART. Interventions to improve adherence to HAART should combine efficacy of treatments with a strong patient-provider alliance and cognitive behavioral interventions.
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McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. tsasis@total.net
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents