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Introduction. When the patient's behavior in following the prescribed treatment regimen is not reasonably correct, unsatisfactory clinical results can result. It is well documented in the literature with studies of overall adherence rates estimated to be 50% for the majority of long-term therapy and treatments for chronic disease. The educational approach must be centered and modulated on the characteristics of the specific patient and must be of a systemic type. The digital skills of elderly patients are still scarce (or even absent) in an age in which technology is increasingly influencing the world of healthcare, organizational reasons and shortages in healthcare services. Aims. The purpose of the epidemiological investigation is to validate a tool for assessing the level of adherence to therapy and to identify educational and digital strategies to enhance patient self awareness levels. To develop and validate a measurement tool to assess patient abilities though an educational process. Methods. The study was carried out through the engagement of at least 42 elderly patients with chronic diseases being treated with one or more drugs in the Piedmont Region Health System. Results. Among the 70 patients analyzed, as regards a path of education in the correct use of therapy and the adoption of a correct lifestyle, most of the patients are in favor and affirm that it is very important to be able to make decisions shared with experts, also through online platforms. Despite this, validation of the assessment tool is still ongoing, as is the assessment of the patient's educational preferences and digital knowledge, both of which impact therapy adherence. Discussion. Digital face questionnaires has been tested and educational preferences as well as therapeutic adherence skills have been assessed, but it would be appropriate to deepen further studies and research on more numerous samples and from different countries and compare them. Too few patients adhere to educational programs about the use of digital and this way they’re excluding themselves from a world where the digital is the order of the day.

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Croce S., Aderenza alla terapia nell'era digitale: le aree di indagine per un assessment mirato, dissertazione finale Corso di Laurea in Infermieristica, Università degli Studi di Torino, 2021.