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Psychobiology: Y2 LCRS 2: Understanding and recall of healthcare

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This flashcard set defines non-adherence and highlights its high prevalence (around 50%) and serious consequences, including hospital admissions and increased mortality. It also outlines three primary causes: regime-related factors, poor doctor-patient communication, and psychosocial influences.

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Define non-adherence.

When a patient’s behaviour does not correspond with agreed recommendations from a healthcare provider

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Definition

Define non-adherence.

When a patient’s behaviour does not correspond with agreed recommendations from a healthcare provider

What is the prevalence of non-adherence?

Overall average rate of adherence is about 50%

State some consequences of non-adherence.

Increased hospital admissions (1 in 5 are because of non-adherence)  
Rejection of transplants  
Occurrence of complications  
Development ...

What are the three main reasons for non-adherence?

Regime related factors (including physical aspects e.g. packaging, complexity, side effects, duration, cost etc.)
Poor doctor-patient interactio...

State some patient factors affecting recall of healthcare information.

Anxiety
Medical knowledge
Memory impairment

State some presentation factors affecting recall of healthcare information.

Amount of information  
Order  
Stressing importance  
Specificity  
Mode of presentation  
Follow-up
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Psychobiology: Y2 LCRS 2: Understanding and recall of healthcare
TermDefinition

Define non-adherence.

When a patient’s behaviour does not correspond with agreed recommendations from a healthcare provider

What is the prevalence of non-adherence?

Overall average rate of adherence is about 50%

State some consequences of non-adherence.

Increased hospital admissions (1 in 5 are because of non-adherence)  
Rejection of transplants  
Occurrence of complications  
Development of drug resistance  
Increased mortality

What are the three main reasons for non-adherence?

Regime related factors (including physical aspects e.g. packaging, complexity, side effects, duration, cost etc.)
Poor doctor-patient interaction
Psychosocial variables

State some patient factors affecting recall of healthcare information.

Anxiety
Medical knowledge
Memory impairment

State some presentation factors affecting recall of healthcare information.

Amount of information  
Order  
Stressing importance  
Specificity  
Mode of presentation  
Follow-up

List some ways of improving adherence to treatment.

Ask the patient
Simplify the regime and packaging
Improve the doctor-patient interaction (communication style and presentation)
Identify and modify beliefs
Involve significant others, wider network and potential to use assistive technology