Significance of Compliance
Compliance, broadly defined, signifies adherence to directives, whether commands, prescriptions, protocols, or regulations. In Purana and Vedanta, it denotes obedience and agreement. Scientifically and in psychiatry, compliance measures adherence to treatments, influenced by factors like knowledge, attitudes, and side effects. Health sciences emphasize compliance with safety measures, treatment regimens, and regulatory standards, highlighting its impact on treatment outcomes and patient health. Patient satisfaction and awareness of side effects also play a role in compliance.
Synonyms: Adherence, Conformity, Obedience, Agreement, Alignment, Observance, Acquiescence
In Dutch: Naleving; In Finnish: Vaatimustenmukaisuus; In Spanish: Cumplimiento
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Compliance'
In Hinduism, compliance (anukritih) signifies adherence to directives, exemplified by obedience to authority figures like Kamsa. It highlights the importance of agreement and expected obedience within a hierarchical structure.
From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika
(1) The word anukritih means compliance, indicating the agreement or adherence to a directive.[1]
The concept of Compliance in scientific sources
Compliance primarily denotes patient adherence to prescribed medical treatments, medication, and lifestyle modifications. It also encompasses adherence to regulatory standards and safety protocols within healthcare and pharmaceutical contexts.
From: South African Family Practice
(1) This can be improved by clinicians being aware of the side-effects of ACE inhibitors and warning patients about them, improving patient safety.[2] (2) This refers to the extent to which participants adhere to the study protocol, such as taking their medication as prescribed or attending scheduled visits.[3] (3) Compliance with medical advice is positively influenced by patient satisfaction, and it is an important factor in health outcomes.[4] (4) Compliance is the extent to which a patient follows the instructions for their treatment, and good compliance is essential to the success of anticoagulation with warfarin, due to its complexities.[5] (5) Beta blockers, as a class, are associated with many adverse effects and are not always well tolerated by many patients, especially the elderly, impacting their use.[6]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The extent to which the participants adhered to the prescribed medication regimen, a factor considered when evaluating the trial's results.[7] (2) Adherence to prescribed instructions or recommendations, particularly in the context of medical treatments or lens care routines, is very important.[8]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Adherence to the prescribed treatment regimen, which was significantly higher in the experimental group receiving roxadustat.[9] (2) The extent to which participants adhere to the prescribed medication regimen, determined by dividing the total amount of folic acid consumed by the total amount that should have been taken.[10]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) This term is used to describe the adherence to specific safety measures and protocols within a medical environment, which has been assessed in various studies to determine the level of adherence among healthcare professionals.[11]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is a critical factor in the success of dialysis treatment, and patients with proven habitual non-compliance with treatment and lifestyle modifications may be excluded or removed from the program.[12]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Compliance refers to the adherence to recommendations for losing weight, and the study revealed a significant association between compliance with these recommendations and the prevalence of visual impairment and blindness.[13]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This refers to following medical advice, and the text mentions the possible long-term implications of drug use on this.[14] (2) The extent to which a patient’s behavior coincides with the medical prescription and recommendations, as explained in the provided text.[15]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) The extent to which patients adhere to their prescribed treatment regimens, which can be influenced by factors such as side effects and administration methods.[16]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) The extent to which adolescent girls adhere to consuming iron supplements regularly, influenced by knowledge, attitude, intention, and program implementation factors.[17]