BACKGROUND: As a result of the improvement of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of @entity712 @entity1 , the @entity712 regimen is becoming more complicated, especially for elderly @entity1 with co-morbid diseases. Non-adherence to this regimen is a problem in many @entity712 @entity1 , leading to worsening symptoms, rehospitalization and decreased quality of life. AIM: This paper gives an overview of literature on adherence to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment in elderly @entity712 @entity1 . The paper addresses the definition of adherence and the extent and significance of the problem of non-adherence in elderly @entity712 @entity1 . Factors contributing to non-adherence, focused on the elderly are outlined and finally interventions to improve adherence in this elderly @entity712 @entity1 group are described. CONCLUSION: Non-adherence to medication and lifestyle recommendations is a major problem in elderly @entity712 @entity1 . Five dimensions that affect adherence are described consisting of social and economic factors, factors related to the health care system, to the condition of the @entity1 , the therapy and factors related to the @entity1 . Since non-adherences is a multidimensional problem, interventions need to be directed to all factors that are related to adherence in elderly @entity712 @entity1 . A multidisciplinary approach in a @entity712 team is crucial to improve adherence in this vulnerable @entity1 group. Effectiveness of interventions to improve adherence in elderly @entity712 @entity1 needs to be further tested.

Adherence in XXXX in the elderly: problem and possible solutions.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient'] @entity712 :: ('MESH:D006333', 'Disease') :: ['heart failure']
@entity712 :: (MESH:D006333,Disease) :: ['heart failure']
