Subject: Other medical sciences
Year: 2025
Type: Article
Type: PeerReviewed
Title: An overview of medication adherence: measurement methods and interventions
Author: Miceva, Dijana
Author: Smilkov, Katarina
Author: Gjorgieva Ackova, Darinka
Author: Naumovska, Zorica
Author: Lazarova, Biljana
Author: Angelovska, Bistra
Author: Drakalska, Elena
Abstract: Medication adherence is essential for achieving therapeutic outcomes. However, many patients do not follow their prescribed medication regimens. About 50% of patients do not adhere to their pharmacotherapy, making medication adherence a widespread issue. Accurately measuring adherence is essential for effective care planning and intervention. This paper reviews various methods for measuring medication adherence, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Many factors can affect medication adherence. This review focuses on practical ways to measure adherence and strategies to enhance it, underscoring its importance in achieving better healthcare results. Healthcare providers must prioritize medication adherence, as it directly impacts the effectiveness of treatment and overall public health outcomes. Key words: medication adherence, methods, interventions, factors
Publisher: Beograd: Udruženje farmaceuta Srbije
Relation: https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/36183/
Identifier: oai:eprints.ugd.edu.mk:36183
Identifier: https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/36183/1/Arhiv%20za%20farm%20DM.pdfIdentifier: Miceva, Dijana and Smilkov, Katarina and Gjorgieva Ackova, Darinka and Naumovska, Zorica and Lazarova, Biljana and Angelovska, Bistra and Drakalska, Elena (2025) An overview of medication adherence: measurement methods and interventions. Archives of pharmacy, 3 (75). 181 -201. ISSN 2217-8767 (On line)
