Latest developments in digital patient support programs, and how they can positively influence adherence. In this fourth masterclass, Professor John Piette provides insight on the latest developments in digital patient support programs (PSP), demonstrating how they can positively influence adherence in patients. Prof. John Piette will cover mobile health and why it matters, as well…
In this masterclass, Dr Sheri Pruitt will talk about a powerful, evidence-based approach to change patient behavior. The masterclass will provide tools for healthcare providers to use in order to assess their patients’ current adherence to medication, and how to address it. Dr. Pruitt will take you through different techniques to ‘nudge’ patients into improved…
Led by Professor John Weinman, this masterclass aims to provide insight into the different behavioral frameworks that can be used to explain adherence. These frameworks include : The patient behavioral decision-making framework, also known as COM-B (capability, opportunity and motivation) The Health Belief Model The Theory of Planned Behavior The Transtheoretical module Insight on behavioral…
PSPs are designed to boost adherence; some have significant impact, however, other programs have been shown to have limited success PSPs should have their basis in behavioral science theories and incorporate a mixture of informative and behavioral strategies to enhance their effectiveness Patient Support Programs are designed to boost adherence Patient Support Programs (PSPs) employ…
Patient Support Programs (PSPs) are behavioral interventions designed to help patients adhere to their medication and treatment plans PSPs are increasingly incorporating digital components, such as SMS, web portals and artificial intelligence to reach the broadest patient population possible Effective PSPs are personalized, applying behavioral-science techniques to digital interventions to increase their effectiveness PSPs are…
Commonly used strategies to influence behavior are often also the least effective Using theory driven behavioral interventions, such as motivational interviewing, can influence patient health behavior and disease outcomes A range of behavior change techniques can be used for improving treatment adherence Effectiveness of commonly used behavior-change strategies Commonly used strategies to influence behavior may…
Measures and survey tools, in conjunction with objective measures, are useful tools for characterizing patient health behavior Effective use of these tools has the potential to improve adherence Measure and survey tools are useful for characterizing patient health behavior Quantitative methods are useful for characterizing health behavior and supporting patients in the self-management of their…
Beliefs have a strong influence over a patient’s motivation to adhere to treatment These include patient beliefs about their illness, their treatment and their own capacity for adhering (self-efficacy) It is vital that clinicians assess patients individually to understand their beliefs and motivations, supporting them in adhering to their medication regimens Beliefs have an important…