Medication adherence

Better understanding the influence and complexity of beliefs on medication adherence in asthma

Objective: The aim was to better understand how beliefs influence medication adherence in asthma. Methods: All participants were prescribed an inhaled corticosteroid for a diagnosis of asthma. Each participant completed a survey consisting of: …

Safer dispensing labels for prescription medicines

The standard way in which directions are represented on dispensing labels can be misinterpreted. Errors in interpreting instructions are more common in people with low health literacy and when the timing of administration is not specified. Improving …