Why do patients follow physicians’ advice? The influence of patients’ regulatory focus on adherence: an empirical study in China

Abstract Background In general, medical regimens and treatments are more likely to be effective if patients follow their physicians’ advice. However, limited studies have focused on the relationship between regulatory focus and patient adherence. This study explores the antecedents of patient adhere...

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Main Authors: Runtong Zhang, Xinyi Lu, Wen Wu, Xiaopu Shang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4127-9