All Things Adherence

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Across
  1. 3. Using pill boxes, alarms, or apps to support adherence
  2. 4. Preventable return to the hospital due to poor adherence
  3. 6. A pharmacist technique that confirms patient understanding by having them repeat instructions back
  4. 9. Pharmacist role focused on preventing adverse events between care settings
  5. 10. A common reason patients stop medications due to unwanted effects
  6. 11. One of the most common patient barriers to adherence
  7. 12. Taking medications differently than prescribed without telling the provider
Down
  1. 1. Poor understanding of how a medication works or why it’s needed or of medical terminology
  2. 2. Insurance requirement that may delay therapy
  3. 5. Medication review performed at hospital admission and discharge
  4. 7. Pharmacy service providing clear instructions using non-medical language
  5. 8. Process of reducing/discontinuing unnecessary medications