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.