Main 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.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Reasons for NonadherenceAdrian Pona, Abigail Cline, Steven R. Feldman Chapter 2. Strategy to Monitor Adherence Bernard Vrijens
Chapter 3. Strategies to Improve AdherenceSree S. Kolli, Adrian Pona, Abigail Cline, Steven R. Feldman Chapter 4. Psychological Techniques to Promote AdherenceMonica Shah, Felicia Tai, Abigail Cline, Adrian Pona, E.J. Masicampo, Steven R. Feldman
Chapter 5. Adherence in Pediatric Populations Abigail Cline, Adrian Pona, Steven R. Feldman Chapter 6. Adherence in Patients with ComorbiditiesAbigail Cline, Adrian Pona, Steven R. Feldman Chapter 7. Adherence in PsoriasisWasim Haidari, Eugenie Y. Quan, Abigail Cline, Steven R. Feldman Chapter 8. Adherence in Atopic DermatitisSree S. Kolli, Adrian Pona, Abigail Cline, Lindsay C. Strowd, Steven R. Feldman Chapter 9. Adherence in Acne Wasim Haidari, Katelyn R. Glines, Abigail Cline, Steven R. Feldman
Chapter 10. Technological Advancements to Promote Adherence Vignesh Ramachandran, Abigail Cline, Spencer Hawkins