Table 2 Emerging themes on barriers to medication adherence among stakeholders in Beijing, China (total n = 36)
Level | Theme / Subtheme | n |
|---|---|---|
Individual patient | Lack of medical knowledge - Misperceptions on preventative medications - Misguided fears on risk of side effects | 33 |
Attitudes of apathy - Symptoms of depression and anxiety - General resignation / “giving up” on health-seeking behavior | 27 | |
Patient-provider interaction | Shortage of providers - Limited time for individualized patient education - Heavy patient caseloads / lack of doctor-patient relationship | 27 |
Health systems | Lack of coordinated follow-up - Lack of centralized health data management system - Limited communication across tiered providers | 33 |
Resourcing and geographic spread between tiered providers | 33 | |
Societal | Ability to pay / affordability - Cost of long-term medication usage - Additional cost of associated services | 29 |
Insurance policies | 32 |