title: [Adherence in the case of chronic diseases: patient-centred approach is needed].
abstract: Adherence to medication is a common problem in chronically ill patients. Three patients are presented who did not or did not fully adhere to their medication: a 3-year-old girl with asthma, a 57-year-old man with COPD and a 16-year-old boy with diabetes. This illustrates that adherence is not determined by age or illness. Known determinants of adherence are the patient's beliefs about illness and medication. Since these beliefs differ from patient to patient, dealing with non-adherence requires patient-centred care characterized by concordance, i.e. shared decision-making about therapy by doctors and patients. Appropriately targeted interventions, such as motivational interviewing, may influence patient beliefs and improve adherence.
authors.affiliation: Isala klinieken, Amalia Kinderafdeling, Zwolle, The Netherlands. t.klok@isala.nl
authors.forename: Ted
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Klok
authors.forename: Eric J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Sulkers
authors.forename: Ad A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Kaptein
authors.forename: Eric J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Duiverman
authors.forename: Paul L P
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Brand
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000188:drug therapy; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055118:Medication Adherence / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018802:Patient-Centered Care; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000188:drug therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome