Objective To explore and evaluate the most common factors causing therapeutic non-
compliance. Methods A qualitative review was undertaken by a literature search of the …

Patient adherence to treatment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
essential to optimise disease management. As with other chronic diseases, poor adherence …

In a review of the literature from 1948 to 2001, 122 studies were found that correlated
structural or functional social support with patient adherence to medical regimens. Meta …

In patients with pulmonary disease, disease severity and prognosis are determined not only
by lung function impairment (1, 2). In patients with mild, moderate, or severe disease …

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Although medical treatment of COPD has advanced, nonadherence to medication regimens
poses a significant barrier to optimal management. Underuse, overuse, and improper use …

The best-selling Chronic Illness: Impact and Intervention continues to focus on the various
aspects of chronic illness that influence both patients and their families. Topics include the …

Summary Background Medication for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has
shown to substantially reduce symptoms and slow progression of disease. However, non …

Adherence to prescribed medication regimens is difficult for all patients and particularly
challenging for the elderly. Medication adherence demands a working relationship between …

Background: In clinical trials, highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) reduces plasma
HIV-1 RNA levels to less than 500 copies/mL in 60% to 90% of patients with HIV-1 infection …