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What are validated self-report adherence scales really measuring?: a systematic review
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology · 2013 · Vol. 77(3) · pp. 427–445
Thi‐My‐Uyen Nguyen✉(University of Queensland)Adam La Caze(University of Queensland)Neil Cottrell(University of Queensland)
Abstract
Supporting patients to be adherent requires information on their medication-taking behaviour, barriers to adherence and beliefs about medicines. Adherence scales have the potential to explore these aspects of adherence, but currently there has been a greater focus on measuring medication-taking behaviour. Selecting the 'right' adherence scale(s) requires consideration of what needs to be measured and how (and in whom) the scale has been validated.
Medication Adherence and ComplianceHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsAdolescent and Pediatric HealthcareMedicineData scienceComputer science
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CultureHumansHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePatientsReproducibility of ResultsMedication AdherenceSelf Report
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