Table 7.

Strategies to improve adherence[33]

Strategies	Specific Interventions
Simplifying regimen characteristics	Adjusting the timing, frequency, amount, and dosage
	Matching to patient’s activities of daily living
	Using adherence aids, such as medication boxes and alarms
Imparting knowledge	Discussion with patient, nurse, or pharmacist
	Distribution of written information or pamphlets
	Accessing health-education information on the web
Modifying patient beliefs	Assessing perceived susceptibility, severity, benefit, and barriers
	Rewarding, tailoring, and contingency contracting
Patient and family communication	Active listening and providing clear, direct messages
	Including patients in decisions
	Sending reminders via mail, email, or telephone
	The convenience of care, scheduled appointment
	Home visits, family support, and counselling
Leaving the bias	Tailoring the education to patient’s level of understanding
Evaluating adherence	Self-reports (most commonly used)
	Pill counting, measuring serum or urine drug levels