Discontinuing Treatment Against Medical Advice: The Role of Perceived Autonomy Support From Providers in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.

Conclusions: Greater perceived autonomy support from treatment providers may increase adherence to disease-modifying treatments among patients who discontinue treatment against medical advice. Results may inform interventions for patients who discontinue treatment against medical advice.
PMID: 29771271 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Annals of Behavioral Medicine - May 16, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Glusman M, Bruce A, Thelen J, Smith J, Lynch S, Catley D, Bennett KK, Bruce J Tags: Ann Behav Med Source Type: research