Adherence, Barriers, and Strategies

Adherence

What does it mean?

(Simple definition: "Taking your medicine every day as your doctor tells you.")

Pie Chart

How many people skip medicine?
40% because of side effects
30% forget
20% embarrassed
10% think not needed

Barriers

Medicine makes me sleepy.
Pills cause weight gain.
Forgetting to take pills.
Feeling embarrassed or ashamed.
Thinking you don't need medicine.

What Happens

Psychosis
Involuntary hold
etc

Strategies

Use a pill box
Set phone reminders
Keep pills by toothbrush.
Tell family for help.
Talk about side effects with doctor.

Checklist:

☑️ Took pills today
☑️ Used pill box
☑️ Asked for help