This report provides a critical review of what is known about adherence to long-term therapies.This is achieved by looking beyond individual diseases. A broad range of policy options emerges by including communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), mental and neurological conditions such as depression and epilepsy, substance dependence (exemplified by smoking cessation), hypertension, asthma and palliative care for cancer.
Audiences:
Health Professionals
Hispanic or Latino persons
Managers and Supervisors
Policy Makers
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Treatment- Patient Adherence
TB Treatment
Treatment- Medication Information
Publication Date:
2003
Format:
Report
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
32538