Patient Compliance

When dealing with chronic diseases, patient adherence to the treatment plan and communication are key factors of active management of patient's health. Diabetes, for instance, affects just over 34 million people in America and is one of the U.S.’s leading causes of death.

To prevent the further development of diabetes, doctors recommend eating lots of fruits and vegetables that contain vitamins and minerals, getting a sustainable amount of sleep each night, and exercising consistently. It is important that patients listen and abide by doctors’ instructions so they can improve their health and diminish the effects of the disease.

Yes, chronic diseases can be prevented or controlled with efficient patient compliance. Some adults lose sight of the big picture and act upon whatever makes them happy at the moment. This can be anything from staying up late, laying on the couch for a few extra hours to finish a television episode, or eating a box of cookies instead of some hearty greens. Small habits like these can accumulate over time, and have larger effects than people could imagine. Humans biologically thrive off of consistency, and what you feed into your mind and body is what you will receive in return. Sometimes people become so busy with their professional lives that they neglect other areas like their health and fitness, for instance. Patients’ compliance goes beyond neglecting their health to focus on other things. It also pertains to ignoring a doctor’s recommendations or carelessly tuning out when the doctor prescribes them with a specific type of medicine, nutrition or fitness schedule.

A patient’s inattentiveness has an immense impact on how they recover from the damage diabetes has already had on them. The effort a patient invests in his or her health is just as important as how close they pay attention to recommendations and can be affected by the effort they put into understanding their physician. On the other hand, some patients may not believe in what the doctor instructs them to do; they may not trust the medical system at all, thus causing them to be rebellious and difficult to communicate with. This belief is learned behavior that either they were taught or personally experienced.

A simple, reliable comprehensive digital care plan with timely guidance and reminders can significantly improve patient's compliance hence their health outcome. MobriseHealth platform is designed to achieve these goals and keep patient's health on track.