TABLE III.

Strategies for improving adherence

Patient education

Assess the patient’s ability to make sense of medication-taking.

Discuss side effects.

Provide written information about treatment.

Patient support

Manage drug side effects.

Ensure accessibility to health care professionals.

Provide contact information so that the patient can communicate any concerns.

Provide information about support groups.

Monitor patient and provide feedback.

Self-management programs

Supply or suggest pill boxes to organize daily doses.