Journal article
The Role of Theory in Increasing Adherence to Prescribed Practice
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to apply theoretical frameworks to adherence behaviour and to guide the development of an intervention to increase adherence to prescribed home programmes.
SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS: Delivering an effective intervention requires establishing one that is evidence based and of adequate dosage. Two-thirds of patients who receive home exercise prescriptions do not adhere to their home programme, which may …
Authors
Sirur R; Richardson J; Wishart L; Hanna S
Journal
Physiotherapy Canada, Vol. 61, No. 2, pp. 68–77
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
April 2009
DOI
10.3138/physio.61.2.68
ISSN
0300-0508