Table 4 Strategies to improve HD patient's adherence to oral medication
Improvement of interaction with the attending physicians and the nursing staff |
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Maintenance of contact with the patient and the patient's family (empathy on adherence, trust) |
Continuous education of the patient about the disease and its treatment |
Establishment of the goals of therapy |
Improvement of patient motivation |
Awareness of medication-taking behaviour |
Reduced complexity of treatment regimens (once-a-day formulations) |
Early diagnosis of cognitive impairment |