Some methods of measuring patients adherence to medication
- Author:
Yue ZHAO
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Adherence; Intervention; Measurement; New method
- From: Chinese Pharmaceutical Journal 2013;48(17):1500-1502
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To introduce some methods to measure patients' adherence to medication, including the traditional and modern methods, so that clinical pharmacists can provide appropriate interventions to improve patients' adherence. METHODS: Methods to measure patients' adherence were reviewed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The methods to measure patients' adherence have developed a lot. Measuring patients' adherence is especially important for chronic disease management. More researches are needed to develop more accurate methods to measure patients' adherence.
