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Table 1 Tailored intervention

From: Tailored interventions to improve adherence to medication in elderly patients with Parkinson’s disease: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial (AdhCare)

Reason for nonadherence

Approach/focus

Particulars

1 Modifications

Educational/alternating strategies, e.g., adjusting the medication regimen

Addressing barriers

Physician providing further treatment strongly involved

2 Missing knowledge

Informational/educational strategies to enhance knowledge, also about disease-related risks

Further sources of information are named

3 Forgetfulness

Behavioral: habit-based medication-taking reminders

Strong involvement of a life partner, if possible