Course features

Developed and delivered by the Centre for Adherence Research and Education (CARE) at King’s College London, the course combines behavioural science, clinical expertise and real-world case studies to strengthen adherence support in everyday practice. This short course includes:

• Short pre-workshop online module.
• Interactive in-person 4-hour workshop led by experienced trainers.
• Evidence-based tools and practical resources.
• Bite-sized videos, case studies, practical activities.

Learning outcomes

This course will provide an evidence-based grounding in the extent of nonadherence, patient and clinician factors that contribute to it and strategies to address it.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand key behavioural drivers of medication adherence.
• Identify patients who may require adherence support.
• Develop skills in applying relevant behaviour change techniques in routine practice.

Our expertise

This course is taught by staff from the Centre for Adherence Research and Education (CARE).

CARE is a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, researchers, and behavioural scientists at King's College London, established in partnership with King's Health Partners. CARE aims to improve healthcare practice through the development of evidence-based, behavioural science-informed tools and training that can be readily implemented by healthcare professionals to identify and address barriers to treatment engagement. The team is trained in a range of consultation approaches and interventions, including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Testimonials 

“Very helpful to have practical tools and strategies that I can take into practice”

“Very good and short screener that will be used as a tool to delve deeper into the issues of adherence"

“It explores thoughts of managing nonadherence & supporting adherence you never thought before”

“Really good workshop, engaging and friendly lecturers. Thank you!”

Entry requirements

There are no fixed entry requirements; however, it is expected that all participants will be healthcare professionals.

Further information

A minimum of 8 participants is required for the course to run. If the number is not reached, the course may be cancelled and a full refund provided.