Evidence
|
Publications of studies that assess the effect of
one or more factors on treatment adherence. |
Publication characteristics |
Peer reviewed articles published
in English within the last ten years (2012-2022). |
Population |
Studies considering adult human participants (≥
16 years old). For reviews and overviews, only those including ≥ 80% of
included studies analysing adult population. |
Condition type |
Both, chronic and acute physical conditions.
Studies focused on patients suffering from mental health disorders were
excluded from the analysis. |
Treatment type |
The studies eligible for this review were
those that analyse adherence to any kind of treatment or medical
recommendation, meaning not only medication taking, but also other
health behaviours, such as attending follow-up appointments,
implementing lifestyle changes (e.g., avoiding certain foods, engaging
in specific exercise), and using medical devices. |
Data included |
Studies that at least report, for the analysed
factors, the direction of the effect and its statistical
significance. |