Share decisions and experience to improve adherence

In this online lecture, Professor Devonshire discusses the factors that affect adherence to prescribed medications. She presents data demonstrating the adherence and discontinuation rates for multiple sclerosis disease-modifying therapies. She discusses the areas in which change is needed, and the impact that the different roles within the healthcare team can have on patient adherence.

Her lecture was presented during the 2011 CME Annual meeting in multiple sclerosis, MS: Evolving management in the new scenario, held May 6–7, in St Petersburg, Russia.

Learning objectives

After completing this video activity, participants will have a greater understanding of:

 

• The importance of adherence in ensuring treatment outcomes optimization
• The main reasons given by patients for not adhering to medication
• The possible role for behavioural approaches to improve adherence

Target audience

Physicians and healthcare professionals working in the field of multiple sclerosis

Instructions for participation

There are no fees for participating in this online activity.

All participants must complete the registration form to access the activity.