How to Improve Treatment Adherence Using Fullscript

Treatment adherence, defined as the extent to which a patient’s behaviors follow an agreed-upon prescription or therapeutic regimen, has a significant influence on your patients’ health outcomes. Low treatment adherence or non-adherence limits the effective management and treatment of chronic conditions, creating significant healthcare burdens, costs, and poor patient outcomes. (4)

What can practitioners do to encourage their patients to adhere to treatment plans and ultimately achieve their health goals? Read on to learn more about treatment adherence tips, and how Fullscript can support treatment plans for optimal patient outcomes.  

Treatment adherence is defined as the extent to which a patient sticks to an agreed-upon treatment plan.

Treatment plan tips for adherence

Outlined below are some simple strategies for enhancing your patients’ treatment adherence using Fullscript.

Download a summary of these tips.

1. Encourage patients to get involved in their treatment plan 

During their initial visit, be sure to include your patient in the discussions regarding their new treatment plan. One of the most important steps in effective communication is to listen. Listen to your patients’ thoughts, preferences, and concerns, and thoughtfully answer any questions they may have. Including the patient in the discussions about their treatment plan, rather than simply telling them what to do, is a highly effective strategy for encouraging positive behavioral change and treatment adherence. (9)