Psychobiology: Y2 LCRS 2: Understanding and recall of healthcare
This flashcard set defines non-adherence and highlights its high prevalence (around 50%) and serious consequences, including hospital admissions and increased mortality. It also outlines three primary causes: regime-related factors, poor doctor-patient communication, and psychosocial influences.
Define non-adherence.
When a patient’s behaviour does not correspond with agreed recommendations from a healthcare provider
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Define non-adherence.
When a patient’s behaviour does not correspond with agreed recommendations from a healthcare provider
What is the prevalence of non-adherence?
Overall average rate of adherence is about 50%
State some consequences of non-adherence.
Increased hospital admissions (1 in 5 are because of non-adherence)
Rejection of tran...
What are the three main reasons for non-adherence?
Regime related factors (including physical aspects e.g. packaging, complexity, side effects, duration, cost etc.)
Poor doctor-patient interactio...
State some patient factors affecting recall of healthcare information.
Anxiety
Medical knowledge
Memory impairment
State some presentation factors affecting recall of healthcare information.
Amount of information
Order
Stressing importance ...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Define non-adherence. | When a patient’s behaviour does not correspond with agreed recommendations from a healthcare provider |
What is the prevalence of non-adherence? | Overall average rate of adherence is about 50% |
State some consequences of non-adherence. | Increased hospital admissions (1 in 5 are because of non-adherence) Rejection of transplants Occurrence of complications Development of drug resistance Increased mortality |
What are the three main reasons for non-adherence? | Regime related factors (including physical aspects e.g. packaging, complexity, side effects, duration, cost etc.) |
State some patient factors affecting recall of healthcare information. | Anxiety |
State some presentation factors affecting recall of healthcare information. | Amount of information Order Stressing importance Specificity Mode of presentation Follow-up |
List some ways of improving adherence to treatment. | Ask the patient |