Treatment adherence
DISORDERS
Treatment adherence is a complex phenomenon that depends on a set of interrelated domains including patient symptomatology, treatment plan, socioeconomic aspects, and the healthcare system itself [Numerous strategies have been evaluated to improve treatment adherence in mental health. The optimization of health services design, involving specialized and/or multidisciplinary management [Other interventions include contingency management strategies (i.e., offering patients financial incentives to increase adherence). In substance use disorders, the use of contingency strategies has a positive impact on medication adherence, treatment attendance, and treatment goal completion, including completing homework, signing treatment plans, and reducing dysfunctional behavior [