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compliance

, compliancy
a measure of the ability of a mechanical system to respond to an applied vibrating force, expressed as the reciprocal of the system's stiffness.
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Compliance

Meeting legislated performance standards; “beyond compliance” means voluntarily exceeding those standards.
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compliance

see TYPES OF COMPLIANCE.
Collins Dictionary of Sociology, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2000

compliance

[kəm′plī·əns]
(mechanics)
The displacement of a linear mechanical system under a unit force.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

certificate of compliance

A document issued by the responsible governmental authority stating that all of a building, or any designated portion thereof, complies with all provisions of applicable codes, statutes, and regulations.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

compliance

Conforming to a specification, standard or law that has been clearly defined.
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The association between knowledge and non-adherence is well established in our study and a number of factors working in unison appear to affect adherence to treatment.
KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE AND ADHERENCE TO ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT-A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY IN RAWALPINDI DISTRICT
In this study, 23.4% showed high adherence and 76.6% showed low adherence to treatment. [27] In a study done in a hospital in Maharashtra among patients with Type II DM, nearly 41% had high adherence, 37% had medium adherence, and 22% had low adherence.
Diabetes and hypertension--A comprehensive assessment among workers in selected tea plantations, South India
Adherence to treatment of chronic diseases and online communities
Social networks and health practices: influence of a diabetes online community on adherence to treatment
Adherence to Treatment: Assessment of an Unmet Need in Asthma.
Adherence to asthma treatment and their association with asthma control in children
The adherence to treatment among the patients was 44.0% compared to non-adherence 56.0% (Table 2).
ADHERENCE TO TREATMENT AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS ATTENDING TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN AGARTALA CITY--A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Recognition of the experience and perception of this group of patients regarding adherence to treatment could lead to the identification of a specific treatment adherence process and self-care in such people.
From Negligence to Perception of Complexities in Adherence to Treatment Process in People with Diabetes: A Grounded Theory Study
Following thematic organisation of selected studies, four major themes emerged: patient's view on attributes of osteoporotic medications; patient's satisfaction and preferences in oral bisphosphonates compared to Denosumab; adherence to treatment in oral bisphosphonates compared to Denosumab; and implications to practice.
Osteoporosis treatment preferences and satisfaction in postmenopausal women: Denosumab compared with oral bisphosphonates
Adherence to treatment was measured indirectly by the median Phe level in the first year of life and in the last year of treatment evaluated by this study (2010-2012).
Quality of life and adherence to treatment in early-treated Brazilian phenylketonuria pediatric patients
The primary outcome was adherence to treatment (hours per night obtained from F&P InfoSmart[TM] software).
A Randomized Crossover Trial of a Pressure Relief Technology (SensAwake[TM]) in Continuous Positive Airway Pressure to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
CHB can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer) may alter patients' views of the necessity and expected benefits of the treatment and consequently, enhance adherence to treatment.
Adherence to Nucleoside/Nucleotide Analogue Treatment in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B
From the biological perspective, different studies have found that being religious increases patients' satisfaction and adherence to treatment. This can be applied to Islam in the way it helps with drug adherence through encouraging Muslims to look after their health by seeking advice and receiving treatment as health is considered a gift from God, which should be cherished.
Psychiatric wellness' social acceptance on rise in Kuwait
The physician's ability to verbally and nonverbally communicate a safe, encourag ing, and efficient relationship is crucial for patient adherence to treatment. Patients report greater alliance with their physicians when they perceive genuine engagement and concern.
How your body language affects patient care

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