Treatment Adherence in Dermatology

Description

Patient adherence to a given treatment plan directly correlates to the quality of disease outcome. In looking at the how and why behind patient adherence and non-adherence to a treatment regimen, understanding realistic expectations of a patient can provide a beneficial guide towards providing optimal healthcare. Treatment Adherence in Dermatology offers insight and strategies for understanding and promoting treatment adherence with a focus on dermatological conditions, specifically psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and acne. Reasons for non-adherence are investigated particularly in populations such as children and patients with multiple co-morbidities. The proposed text provides patient and physician-centered strategies alongside technological advancements to promote adherence. Written for the practicing dermatologist, this title will find audience with primary care physicians, students, residents, and other practicing doctors alike. Front Matter ....Pages i-xi Reasons for Nonadherence (Adrian Pona, Abigail Cline, Steven R. Feldman)....Pages 1-11 Strategy to Monitor Adherence (Bernard Vrijens)....Pages 13-19 Strategies to Improve Adherence (Sree S. Kolli, Adrian Pona, Abigail Cline, Steven R. Feldman)....Pages 21-28 Psychological Techniques to Promote Adherence (Monica Shah, Felicia Tai, Abigail Cline, Adrian Pona, E. J. Masicampo, Steven R. Feldman)....Pages 29-39 Adherence in Pediatric Populations (Abigail Cline, Adrian Pona, Steven R. Feldman)....Pages 41-50 Adherence in Patients with Comorbidities (Abigail Cline, Adrian Pona, Steven R. Feldman)....Pages 51-58 Adherence in Psoriasis (Wasim Haidari, Eugenie Y. Quan, Abigail Cline, Steven R. Feldman)....Pages 59-74 Adherence in Atopic Dermatitis (Sree S. Kolli, Adrian Pona, Abigail Cline, Lindsay C. Strowd, Steven R. Feldman)....Pages 75-84 Adherence in Acne (Wasim Haidari, Katelyn R. Glines, Abigail Cline, Steven R. Feldman)....Pages 85-97 Technological Advancements to Promote Adherence (Vignesh Ramachandran, Abigail Cline, Spencer Hawkins)....Pages 99-112 Back Matter ....Pages 113-116