Adherence

What do we mean by adherence?

The process or condition of adhering. noun

Faithful attachment; devotion. noun

The act or state of sticking or adhering: rare in a physical sense, adhesion being commonly used. Figuratively, the character of being fixed in attachment; fidelity; steady attachment: as, an adherence to a party or opinions; the act of holding to closely: as, a rigid adherence to rules. noun

In Scots law, the return of a husband or wife who has for a time deserted his or her spouse. noun

In painting, the effect of those parts of a picture which, wanting relief, are not detached, and hence appear adhering to the canvas or surface. Fairholt. In logic and metaphysics, the state of being adherent. See adherent, a., 3. noun

In the theory of aggregates, the aggregate of all those points of a point-aggregate which are not limiting points (that is, limits of endless series of points): called the adherence of the point-aggregate; the aggregate of all the remaining points is called its coherence. noun

The quality or state of adhering. noun

The state of being fixed in attachment; fidelity; steady attachment; adhesion. noun

A close physical union of two objects. noun

Faithful support for some cause. noun

An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan. noun

The property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition noun

Faithful support for a cause or political party or religion noun

A close physical union of two objects.

Faithful support for some cause.

An extent to which a patient continues an agreed treatment plan.

To stick to something, whether through loyalty, following rules, or the use of an adhesive. Urban Dictionary

The endless task of doing what you don't want to with a regular rhythm (taking meds) Failure to do so will end up with upset pharmacist chasing you down and sticking to you until you do Urban Dictionary

Unintentional Difficulty with label Incorrect prescription Forgetting Feeling better Peer pressure Confusing instructions Unaware of consequences Complicated regimen Intentional religious beliefs Taste of medication Prefer other medicine Don’t trust it Careless Side effects Internet or claims from other people You can improve a patient’s adherence by simplifying regimen characteristics which will make sure that it isn’t overly complicated and the patient won’t stop taking the medication because it’s instructions are confusing to them. Imparting knowledge to the patient will allow the patient to understand and be aware of the consequences and might make them trust it more. Modifying patient beliefs will target specific intentional reasons why the patient stops taking medication and provide the patient with a medication that tailors the unique needs for them.. Patient communication involves the patient's family and includes them for social support and understanding like helping younger or elderly patients take their medications in case they cannot do it by themselves. You can help the patient to trust the medication more by changing the education and information to the patients level of understanding Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to adherence:
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Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word adherence:
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Words that rhyme with adherence:
perseverance, appearance, clearance, interference, coherence, disappearance, incoherence, reappearance, ference, in spite of appearance, noninterference, first appearance, cryptoclearance.

Adjectives that are often used to describe adherence:
strict, rigid, close, firm, faithful, bacterial, blind, slavish, continued, religious, steady, non, patient, poor, steadfast, scrupulous, strong, obstinate, immune, rigorous, stubborn, consistent, careful, greater, formal, inflexible, complete, closer, better, loyal, tenacious, absolute, stricter, voluntary, strictest, literal, universal, term, dogmatic, dietary, conscientious, mere, unquestioning, uncompromising, widespread, unswerving, persistent, constant, staunch, resolute, nominal, perfect, unflinching, dogged, pertinacious, servile, fanatical, unwavering, conscious, exact, mediated, mechanical, uniform, uncritical, improved, partial, exclusive, meticulous, abnormal, zealous, devoted, excessive, passionate, apparent, undeviating, mutual.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective adherence:
phenomenon, activity, provisions, model, method.

Words that sound like adherence:
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