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Exploring the role of technological healthcare innovations in medicines adherence – a panel discussion
Exploring the role of adherence in developing healthcare innovations is the focus of Atlantis Healthcare’s second lecture in the Bright Brekkie series on February 23, 2012 at Auckland’s Wintergarden Pavilion.
Spanish article: La mejora de la adherencia a los tratamientos farmacológicos empieza por entender al paciente
El no cumplimiento en la toma de la medicación según la indicación del médico es una constante en la mayoría de las enfermedades crónicas en España.
Non-compliance in taking medication as directed by the physician is an issue in most chronic diseases in Spain.
Following the doctor's orders on your medicine can save you thousands, prevent hospital stays
By Linda A. Johnson
Chicago Tribune - Business
January 3rd, 2012
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Not taking your medicines as prescribed can hurt your wallet as well as your health and far outweigh any savings on your pharmacy bill.
In Practice: Tips and advice on improving adherence
Patients who do not believe that a medication is necessary for the effective management of their condition are less likely to follow prescription advice.
When prescribing, be very clear with the patient about the importance to their health of taking the medicine exactly as prescribed. Then check whether they are in agreement by asking them whether they believe it is necessary for them to take the medication as prescribed. Working through any confusion or doubts they have about this may reveal other beliefs they have that could also affect their adherence, such as concerns about side-effects.
Peer reviewed study: The latest in adherence theory & research
Parental belief that medication necessity is an important factor in childrens adherence to inhaled steroids:
In a study of 527 Dutch children who regularly use asthma medication, adherence to inhaled corticosteroids was found to be good for 57 percent of the sample.
Collaboration: The new paradigm for healthcare
A call by UK Prime Minister David Cameron for greater collaboration between the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and the National Health Service to keep up with the rapidly changing landscape of modern healthcare has been welcomed by Atlantis Healthcare CEO Michael Whittaker.
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