Optimizing Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy
Summary
- Adherence should be assessed as a routine component of care[EACS ART] Adherence Rate
- Adherence rate can be estimated by using a patient-completed scale,[Amico 2006; Giordano 2004] pill counts, monitoring pharmacy records, measuring drug levels, or asking the patient directly and nonjudgmentally (Management Guidelines)[Thompson 2012]
- Clinician estimates of adherence are unreliable
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