SynthesisInternational journal of behavioral medicine2015
Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Improvement of Medication Adherence.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Medication management support in diabetes: a systematic assessment of diabetes self-management apps.BMC medicine · 2019Pooled it
- A novel statistical method for assessing effective adherence to medication and calculating optimal drug dosages.PloS one · 2018Trial
- Mapping medication adherence interventions across Europe: Expert perspectives from 35 countries.Public health in practice (Oxford, England) · 2026Article
- Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators to Medication Adherence Post Myocardial Infarction: A Qualitative Study Using the Theoretical Domains Framework.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Preparing for Practice: An Exploration of Health and Social Care Professionals' Perceptions of Behaviour Change Education.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Healthcare provider interventions to support medication adherence: state-of-the-science overview.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
- Exploring medication adherence in racial/ethnic minorities.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Article
- A call for action: Educating pharmacists and pharmacy students in behaviour change techniques.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2023Article
- Using the Behaviour Change Wheel and modified Delphi method to identify behavioural change techniques for improving adherence to smoking cessation medications.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Behavior Change Training for Health Professionals: Evaluation of a 2-Hour Workshop.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
- Improving Medication Adherence Through Adaptive Digital Interventions (iMedA) in Patients With Hypertension: Protocol for an Interrupted Time Series Study.JMIR research protocols · 2021Article
- Hyperbaric oxygen for sudden hearing loss: Influence of international guidelines on practice in Australia and New Zealand.Diving and hyperbaric medicine · 2021Article
- Chronic Conditions and Behavioural Change Approaches to Medication Adherence: Rethinking Clinical Guidance and Recommendations.Patient preference and adherence · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundPoor adherence to medications is a significant problem that leads to increased morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Recommended approaches to address medication adherence vary, and existing practice guidelines are unclear. PURPOSE: This review evaluated clinical practice guidelines designed to help health care providers address patients' medication adherence.
methodMultiple search methods were used to identify national or international guidelines addressing medication adherence. We included guidelines published in English, as well as guidelines with an English-language summary or translation.
resultsWe identified 23 guidelines of varying detail and quality. Recommendations were categorized as assessment strategies (n = 20 guidelines); educational strategies (n = 18); behavioral strategies (n = 17); therapeutic relationship, communication, and provider factors (n = 19); and addressing outside influences/co-morbidities (n = 10).
conclusionFuture guidelines should be more clearly guided by research findings and comparative effectiveness methods. When implemented, guidelines will facilitate health care providers and health systems in supporting optimal adherence and improved health outcomes.
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