title: Evidence-based methods to enhance medication adherence.
abstract: Medication adherence problems prevent 50% of patients with chronic disorders from receiving the full benefit of prescribed regimens. These problems are consistent regardless of disease, symptom, regimen, or age-group. This article discusses evidence-based recommendations for assessing and improving adherence. The recommendations are categorized into affective, behavioral, and cognitive (ABC) domains. Using ABC strategies, clinicians and patients can work together to improve treatment outcomes.
authors.affiliation: University of Florida College of Nursing Health Science Center, Gainesville, USA.
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Schaffer
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Yoon
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance