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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
ISSN: 1394-195X
Vol. 25, No. 6, 2018, pp. 137-140
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Bioline Code: mj18089
Full paper language: English
Document type: Short Communication
Document available free of charge
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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 25, No. 6, 2018, pp. 137-140
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Applying Behavioural Incentives to Increase Adherence to Maintenance Treatment
Komasi, Saeid; Saeidi, Mozhgan; Sariaslani, Payam & Soroush, Ali
Abstract
A significant portion of the various communities, especially developing countries, is
involved in drug abuse and receive formal drug treatments. Although the benefits of available
therapeutics such as methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) for controlling infectious diseases
have been confirmed, treatment failure has been seen in a large range of the patients. This
review addresses the importance of a less attentive behavioural approach in reducing treatment
withdrawal. The executive protocol, the outcomes and challenges, and the benefits of this approach
are debatable.
Keywords
behaviour modifications; token reinforcement; drug abuse treatment centres; medication compliance
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