Evelien Snippe, Arnout C Smit, Peter Kuppens, Huibert Burger, Eva Ceulemans
Recurrence of depression can be foreseen by monitoring mental states with statistical process control
Journal of psychopathology and clinical science
glaucoma leading cause vision loss first line therapy primary open angle glaucoma poag topical ocular hypotensive drops patient adherence topical therapy glaucoma significant challenge reported adherence 60 purpose review discuss factors associated glaucoma adherence including demographic factors cost patient education health beliefs treatment burden regimen physical limitations explore potential interventions improve medication adherence articles included review found searching pubmed google scholar using key words glaucoma treatment adherence glaucoma treatment compliance data review demonstrates higher medication cost lower patient educationliteracy levels african hispanic descent associated lower medication adherence rates data inconclusive whether medication regimen complexity lowers patient medication adherence rates interventions successfully improved medication adherence rates minority patients focused building trust addressing fears false beliefs cost explicit physician communication patients regarding medication cost important help physician determine patient concerns cost outside usa adherence improved adherencecontingent rebate systems government subsidies interventions aim increase adherence target patient education literacy following interventions demonstrating efficacy written instructions targeting glaucomaspecific health literacy literacy level appropriate glaucoma education videos interactive personalized educational programs clinic infrastructure programs utilize patient reminder tools patient educators could help physicians patients support personalized action plans