3.2.1—Non-adherence types and reasons

3.2.1 Types of non-adherence and reasons why patients do not adhere.

• types of non-adherence (failure to follow treatments and failure to attend appointments) and problems caused by non-adherence.
• explanations of why patients do not adhere:.
• rational non-adherence, including a study, e.g. Laba et al. (2012).
• Health Belief Model.

This matters because —non-adherence types and reasons determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply —non-adherence types and reasons to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: —Non-adherence types and reasons is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.