Too many physicians miss non-adherence because they are not aware of how common it is, and too many patients think that a decline in their symptoms means they have overcome their health challenge and can stop their medication. Having a long-term treatment prescribed is a huge change in a person’s life. Healthcare professionals need to…

Speakers Prof. John Weinman

This panel discussion aimed to identify and catalyze ideas to raise awareness of adherence as a public health priority. In this panel discussion, experts share their perspectives on medication non-adherence as a public health priority taking into consideration regional challenges and particularities. The group discussed the importance of building networks through workshops and conferences, raising…

This video is a recording of a session from a:care congress 2022. Speakers Prof. John Weinman

This video is a recording of a session from a:care congress 2022. When Ms. Floyd first learned about her breast cancer, she was pregnant. She had watched many women in her family battle cancer, but the news came as a shock as she prepared for her child’s arrival. Strong and optimistic, Ms. Floyd shares her…

This video is a recording of a session from a:care congress 2022. With high blood pressure leading to almost 11 million deaths each year, affecting both high and low-income countries, awareness of the challenge of non-adherence needs to be raised among health practitioners and patients globally to improve the detection, treatment and control of hypertension.…

This video is a recording of a session from a:care congress 2022. Menopause is not only defined by the absence of menses and the appearance of hot flushes – it comes with many physical and psychological challenges that can be managed with appropriate medication. Professor Tommaso Simoncini discusses the physiological changes that occur during menopause…

Speakers Prof. John Weinman Dr. Matthias Mueller

This video is a recording of a session from a:care congress 2022. “Patient adherence should be acknowledged as a critical health care issue, and a multidisciplinary approach to education and management in this area should be established” says Professor John Weinman. To raise awareness on the need to better manage adherence challenges, Professor Weinman describes…

This video is a recording of a session from a:care congress 2022. Non-adherence to treatment is often seen as a negative behavior or is associated with forgetfulness. Professor Rob Horne demonstrates that patients behave a certain way in response to a variety of parameters, including their beliefs, emotions and perceptions about their disease and treatment.…

This video is a recording of a session from a:care congress 2022. Depending on its intensity and the context of its occurrence, a single seizure can have profound social and medical consequences for patients and can strongly affect their quality of life. In the case of NTIs, one single dose omission can result in a…

This video is a recording of a session from a:care congress 2022. The progress of medicine and oncological treatments has significantly improved chances of survival for numerous types of cancer. Professor Enrique De Madaria explains how the increased efficacy of treatment associated with improvements in galenic formulations has led to a change of paradigm for…

This video is a recording of a session from a:care congress 2022. Cardiovascular diseases are often asymptomatic. Their “silence” is one of the contributing factors to treatment non-adherence. Based on an extensive literature review, Professor Lale Tokgözoğlu demonstrates the medical and social burden of treatment non-adherence in patients with cardiovascular diseases. Her presentation addresses the…

This video is a recording of a session from a:care congress 2022. Professor John Weinman and Dr. Matthias Mueller open the congress by introducing the challenges adherence poses to global health and highlighting the innovative potential that dialogue between behavioral science and clinical practice offers. Speakers Prof. John Weinman Dr. Matthias Mueller