In chronic disease management, adherence to prescribed medications plays a pivotal role in managing and mitigating various health conditions. Medication nonadherence can lead to inadequate disease control, exacerbation of symptoms and an increased risk of...
Medication nonadherence, when patients do not take prescribed medication at doses and times recommended by a healthcare provider and agreed to by the patient1, carries substantial economic ramifications that extend across the entire economy2. It has been found that...
Historically, medication adherence has been framed in binary terms: compliant or non-compliant. This perspective held patients solely responsible for taking their medications as prescribed1. However, this simplistic view failed to consider the complexities of human...
Overview Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) proposes that cognitive processes such as self-efficacy, perceived barriers, and outcome expectations significantly influence a patient’s medication adherence, shaping their beliefs and decision-making processes...
The landscape of healthcare is continually evolving, with advancements in medical science and technology reshaping the way we approach patient care. One critical aspect that significantly influences healthcare outcomes is medication adherence, the extent to which...
