Cross-analysis of dietary prescriptions and adherence in 356 hypercholesterolaemic patients.

Background: One of the major issues in controlling serum cholesterol through dietetic intervention appears to be the need to improve patient adherence.

Aims: To explore the many questions regarding barriers to, and motivators for, cholesterol-lowering diet adherence.

Methods: We surveyed French general practitioners' dietetic practices for patients with hypercholesterolaemia, and looked at their patients' attitudes towards such an approach.