â–ª Future research should focus on the further examination of existing theories. |
â–ª Further work is required to identify and explore health behaviour theories most applicable to improving adherence to long-term medications. |
â–ª Existing health behaviour models should be tested systematically. |
â–ª Interventions utilising health behaviour theories appropriately need to be developed and trialled. |
â–ª Reports of interventions to promote adherence to long-term medications for other health issues should be reviewed to explore how these have drawn on health behaviour theories. |