Session

The importance of medication adherence in cardiovascular disease management is highlighted in this session with the presentation of a health economic study conducted in three middle-income countries: Mexico, Thailand, and China1.Prof. Arintaya Phrommintikul highlights the clinical consequences of non-adherence and emphasizes recommendations for better risk factor control. Prof. Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk delves into the study, demonstrating…

As the lead author of the OECD’s 2018 milestone report on adherence1, Rabia Khan discussed in her session how medication non-adherence remains a significant and overlooked global health challenge impacting millions, leading to poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Despite efforts to address this issue over the past 20 years, the problem persists, with…

Dr. Sheri D. Pruitt, the chair of the event, Prof. John Weinman, the honorary chair, as well as Kathryn McKenzie from Abbott, welcome you to the 3rd edition of the a:care Congress. Kathryn McKenzie set the stage by highlighting that good health is key to thriving communities, and with the a:care initiative, Abbott aims to…

Dr. Sheri D. Pruitt and Prof. John Weinman concluded the congress by sharing key takeaways and emphasizing that change does not happen on its own; it requires effort, persistence, and action from all stakeholders to address the problem of non-adherence. Speakers Dr. Sheri D. Pruitt Prof. John Weinman

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…