Hypertension Medication Compliance Factors | Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a patient with hypertension?

Yes

Is the patient experiencing significant adverse side effects from the antihypertensive therapy?

Yes

Does the antihypertensive drug regimen have a complicated dosing schedule?

Yes

Is the cost of medications prohibitive for the patient?

Yes

Has the patient been adequately educated about the regimen?

Yes

Are there difficulties in the relationship between the patient and the clinician?

Yes

Does the patient have memory or cognitive difficulties?

Yes

Does the patient have psychiatric issues (depression, psychosis, other)?

Yes

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Number of factors that may contribute to poor adherence to antihypertensive therapy

Do you need to make sure that the patient is adherent with therapy?

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Factors Affecting Compliance with Antihypertensive Therapy