Medication Adherence

定义

The extent to which a patient takes medications as prescribed — at the correct dose, frequency, and duration. Poor adherence affects approximately 50% of patients with chronic diseases and is a leading cause of treatment failure, hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs.

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