Improving Adherence

Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned to improve adherence to medication?

• Lotteries

• Contracts

• Customising treatment

• Disregarding the expiration date on medication

What did Bosch-Capblanch et al. (2007) find regarding the use of contracts to improve medication adherence?

• Contracts had no effect on adherence

• Adherence increased only in the short term

• There was significant evidence of long-term improvements in adherence

• Adherence increased in patients with one type of illnesses

How can prompts help improve medication adherence?

• By reminding patients to take their medication

• By conducting regular medical tests

• Prompts can decrease patient trust in healthcare providers
• Prompts can lead to medication resistance

According to Strandbygaard et al. (2010), what effect did receiving one text message a day have on adherence to medication in asthma sufferers?

• No significant effect

• Adherence decreased

• Adherence increased significantly

• Adherence increased slightly

How can customising treatment improve adherence?

• By increasing the cost of medication

• By requiring stricter adherence to medication schedules

• By tailoring treatment plans to individual patient needs and preferences.

• By recommending alternative therapies

What was the primary aim of the study conducted by Chaney et al. (2004) regarding children with asthma?

• To compare the effectiveness of different types of inhalers

• To assess the frequency of asthma attacks in children

• To investigate the adherence of children using the Funhaler versus a traditional spacer

• To analyze the genetic factors contributing to asthma development

How does the Funhaler differ from a traditional spacer?

• It contains additional medication

• It is used for children aged 6 to 12 years

• It is designed to be more complex to use

• It includes fun elements such as a whistle and toy features

According to the study's results, what percentage of children achieved the recommended four or more breath cycles per treatment when using the Funhaler?

• 10%

• 90%
• 80%
• 50%

What was the attitude of children and parents towards the Funhaler compared to the standard spacer, based on the study's findings?

• Children displayed fear and parents reported discomfort with the Funhaler

• Children showed reluctance to use the Funhaler, while parents were more satisfied with the standard spacer

• Children and parents both displayed pleasure and increased satisfaction with the Funhaler

• Children showed no preference, but parents reported increased convenience with the Funhaler

What was the percentage of parents who reported being 'completely happy' with the standard spacer compared to the Funhaler?

• 10% reported being 'completely happy' with standard spacer

• 60% reported being 'completely happy' with the standard spacer

• 60% reported being 'completely happy' with the Funhaler

• There was no significant difference in parental satisfaction between the two devices