Variations in Patients’ Adherence to Medical Recommendations

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Authors

M. Robin DiMatteo · University of California, Riverside

Abstract

This review offers insights into the literature on patient adherence, providing direction for future research. A focus on reliability and validity of adherence measurement and systematic study of substantive and methodologic moderators are recommended for future research on patient adherence.

Topics & Keywords

Medication Adherence and Compliance Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Bipolar Disorder and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Medical Care

Volume 42, Issue 3, pp. 200-209

DOI: 10.1097/01.mlr.0000114908.90348.f9

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