How do we Talk about Adherence?
TECHNIQUE |
SAMPLE QUESTIONS |
| Normalize Nonadherence | “Most of us miss doses at times. What has been your experience?” |
| Be specific | “Were you able to take your medication as intended this morning?” “Can you tell me what the purpose of the medication is and when you last took it?” |
| Ask about the medications’ effect on QOL | “Tell me how you feel about taking these pills?” |
| Ask about side effects | “What kind of side effects have you experienced?” |
| Identify the problem | “What medications do you find the most difficult to take?” “What makes it difficult to take the medications?” |
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Module 2 |
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