Medication Adherence

The degree to which a patient takes medications as prescribed with respect to timing, dosage, and frequency. Distinguished from compliance by emphasizing patient agreement and shared decision-making rather than passive obedience. Non-adherence affects approximately 50% of patients with chronic diseases and is a leading cause of treatment failure, disease progression, and avoidable healthcare costs.

أمثلة

• Statin non-adherence increasing cardiovascular event risk
• Pill organizers and reminder apps improving adherence
• Long-acting injectable antipsychotics for schizophrenia adherence