Abstract
Adherence to medication can be problematic for patients, especially so for patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Effective medications are available for the treatment of ADHD; however, nonadherence rates for ADHD medication range from 13.2%–64%. The reasons for nonadherence can be complex. This review aims to look at how the beliefs and attitudes of adolescents and adults impact ADHD treatment adherence.
Disclosure
The author has received research funding from Shire Pharmaceuticals and has given talks at educational events sponsored by Shire Pharmaceuticals. The author reports no other conflicts of interest in this work.