Patterns of dosage regimen instructions regarding topical medicines: how is the information perceived by patients?

Ana Teixeira Maribel Teixeira Carmen Bento Luís Filipe Ribeiro de Azevedo Viviana VasconcelosMaria Fernanda BahiaSandra TorresCarla MornaEunice CastroDiogo Guedes Vidal Hélder Fernando Pedrosa E Sousa Maria Alzira Pimenta DinisIsabel F AlmeidaVera Almeida

Published in: The Journal of dermatological treatment (2021)

Contradictory results were found between the physicians' information input and the patients' perception about dosage regimen instructions provided during the consultation. These findings could negatively influence the treatment adherence and the clinical outcomes. Thus, it is of paramount importance the implementation of strategies to improve optimal communication of dosage regimen instructions for topical medicines.

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