medication adherence
[/ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən əˈdɪrəns/]
noun
adesão à medicação
1. the degree to which a patient correctly follows medical advice, particularly regarding taking prescribed medications at the correct times and dosages
Good medication adherence is crucial for managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension.
A boa adesão à medicação é crucial para o controle de doenças crônicas como diabetes e hipertensão.
2. compliance with a prescribed medication regimen or treatment plan
The study examined medication adherence rates among elderly patients with heart disease.
O estudo examinou as taxas de adesão à medicação entre pacientes idosos com doença cardíaca.
In both Brazilian and American healthcare contexts, medication adherence is a critical public health concern. In Brazil, medication adherence challenges are often related to medication access, cost, and health literacy. In the USA, it's frequently discussed in managed care and insurance contexts. Healthcare providers in both countries increasingly use patient education and reminder systems to improve adherence rates.
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