Contents

• Foreword
• Preface
• Introduction
  • Structure of This Guide
  • Approach of This Guide
  • Terminology
• Section I - What we mean by Adherence
  • The Nature of Adherence
  • Adherence to What?
  • Patterns of Poor Adherence
  • Why Is Adherence a Problem?
  • Adherence: Whose Responsibility?
  • How Much Adherence is Enough?
  • Benefits of Improved Adherence
• Section II - Influences on Adherence
  • Regimen Complexity
  • Readability of Materials
  • Patients' Health Beliefs
  • Attitudes to Medication
    The Quality of Interactions Between Health Professionals and Patients
  • Psychosocial Factors
  • Social and Cultural Factors
  • Doctor/Patient Communication
  • Theories of Behaviour Change
  • Patient Attitudes
  • Personal Risk Management Strategies
• Section III - How to Improve Adherence
  • Attitude
  • Approach
  • Strategies
  • Practical Suggestions
  • Frequently Asked Questions about Adherence
  • Using Adherence Tools
• Questionnaire
• Behaviour Change Protocol
• References
• Tips

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Content updated June 2001