Effective doctor-patient communication is a central clinical function in building a therapeutic
doctor-patient relationship, which is the heart and art of medicine. This is important in the …

Purpose The implementation of patient-centered care (PCC) has been hampered by the lack
of a clear definition and method of measurement. The purpose of this review is to identify the …

This study examines the psychometric properties and tests the concurrent and predictive
validity of a structured, self‐reported medication adherence measure in patients with …

Objective The availability of self-report scales that accurately identify low adherers to
antihypertensive medication in real time could improve outpatient management of this …

Background Non-adherence is widespread problem. Adherence is a crucial point for the
success and the safe use of therapies. The objective of this overview (review of reviews) was …

Low adherence to antihypertensive medication remains a public health challenge.
Understanding barriers to, and determinants of, adherence to antihypertensive medication …

Background It has been recognized that poor adherence can be a serious risk to the health
and wellbeing of patients, and greater adherence to dietary advice is a critical component in …

This study examines the psychometric properties and tests the concurrent and predictive
validity of a structured, self-reported medication adherence measure in patients with …

Purpose. The relationships between beliefs about medications, health literacy, and self-
reported medication adherence are examined. Methods. Patients from an inner-city hospital …

Introduction Namibia has the highest burden and incidence of hypertension in sub-Sahara
Africa. Though non-adherence to antihypertensive therapy is an important cardiovascular …