Concept information
Preferred term
adherence
Definition
- Even the most efficacious intervention can be rendered useless if the participant fails to follow treatment recommendations. Unfortunately, estimates show that rates of nonadherence for health promotion regimens range from 50% to 80%. Promoting adherence to lifestyle behavioral changes is critical to enhancing long-term health outcomes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Adherence]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/adherence
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