Medical Subject Headings (MeSH): Treatment Adherence and Compliance

TreatTreatment adherence refers to the extent to which patients follow the recommended course of treatment, such as taking medication as prescribed, attending doctor appointments, and following lifestyle changes. Compliance is similar but refers specifically to the degree to which a patient follows a prescribed treatment plan. Both adherence and compliance are important for effective health outcomes and are influenced by various factors such as the patient’s beliefs and attitudes towards the treatment, the side effects of the medication, and the level of support from healthcare providers and family. Improving treatment adherence and compliance requires a collaborative effort between patients, healthcare providers, and other relevant stakeholders.ment adherence refers to the extent to which patients follow the recommended course of treatment, such as taking medication as prescribed, attending doctor appointments, and following lifestyle changes. Compliance is similar but refers specifically to the degree to which a patient follows a prescribed treatment plan. Both adherence and compliance are important for effective health outcomes and are influenced by various factors such as the patient’s beliefs and attitudes towards the treatment, the side effects of the medication, and the level of support from healthcare providers and family. Improving treatment adherence and compliance requires a collaborative effort between patients, healthcare providers, and other relevant stakeholders.