welcome to A:Care

A pioneering program designed for healthcare professionals and their patients that encourages improvements in adherence to treatment. Armed with the latest techniques in behavioral science and evidence-based digital solutions, A:CARE aims to transform care and advance health equity through education, insight and coaching:

  • Recognizing the challenges of non-adherence
  • Improving medication adherence by understanding its drivers
  • Changing mindsets from “treating diseases” to “treating people”

A:CARE CONGRESS

The world’s largest congresses on medication adherence and behavioral science; endorsed by 65 medical societies across the world, and two international societies, the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) and the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology (ISGE).

DISCOVER OUR ARTICLES ABOUT MEDICATION ADHERENCE

Articles have been developed to support healthcare professionals in improving adherence. These articles offer easy-to-understand resources on how behavioral science influences adherence, along with practical insights for specific therapy areas. They complement a series of in-depth masterclasses that delve into adherence and behavioral science topics.

Enhancing medication adherence for cardiovascular health via social media

Non-adherence to cardiovascular medications: How does social media fit into the picture? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death and disability globally. As per the Global Burden of Diseases Report 2019, CVD resulted in 32.8% of deaths and 15.5% of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs)6. The burden of CVD is disproportionately higher in low-…

The role of AI in personalized health coaching for adherence

Medication adherence: the elephant in the room. Medication adherence is a widespread challenge, affecting about half of all patients who find it difficult to take their medication as directed. While missing doses may seem trivial, it can have a significant impact on health, potentially leading to severe consequences, including life-threatening situations. A systematic review assessing…

Gamification for enhancing adherence to mental health treatments

Mental wellbeing is imperative for physical health and day-to-day functioning. However, a sound mental health has become challenging in today’s super connected, yet isolating world. Today, every one in eight people is struggling with a mental health issue which amounts to 14% of the global disease burden3,4. The increasing burden of mental health issues are…

A:CARE HEOR study: improving medication adherence leads to better patient prognosis and significant cost saving in Thailand and Mexico

The initial findings from the a:care Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) study were recently showcased at both the American Heart Association (AHA) Congress and the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Congress. Medication adherence is crucial for predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes in patients requiring secondary prevention. In developing countries, adherence to…

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EXPLORE MASTERCLASSES

The A:CARE program aims to help reinforce the alliance between the patient and their healthcare provider team. A:CARE offers information and training to healthcare professionals to help them identify and manage patients’ behavioral, emotional and psychological drivers which impact adherence.

A key part of our educational tools is the series of masterclasses, developed with globally respected experts in behavioral science to share the latest behavioral science techniques on how to best help people on their health journey.

EXPLORE TOOLS

A:CARE INSIGHT

A validated predictive behavioral diagnostic tool
for better health through better adherence.1

MY A:CARE APP

A digital solution to help your patients to cope with their
condition and stick to their treatment.

A:CARE PARTNERS

The a:care program is being recognized by national and international
medical societies and public institutions.

References

  1. De Bock E, Dolgin K, Arnould B, Hubert G, Lee A, Piette JD. The SPUR adherence profiling tool: preliminary results of algorithm development. Curr Med Res Opin. 2022 Feb;38(2):171-179. doi: 10.1080/03007995.2021.2010437. Epub 2021 Dec 11