Patient-centered medication adherence

Fig. 1 Patient-centered adherence paradigm. In the patient-centered adherence paradigm, the pharmacist integrates information about a patient s medication use from three perspectives the patient s knowledge of the medication (comprehension) the patient s beliefs and attitudes toward his or her illness and its treatment (beliefs, values, and attitudes) and the patient s ability and motivation to follow the regimen (skills and willingness to perform).

Assess adherence to the prescribed regimen, including timing of inhaled medications with respect to airway clearance therapies and timing of enzymes and insulin with regard to meals. Is the patient taking any medications not prescribed by the CF center team ... 

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