Nurse-led treatment engagement interventions for persons with severe mental illnesses in community settings

Table 1 Definitions of common terms under the umbrella of treatment engagement

Term	Definition
Treatment engagement	A process of developing a collaborative and trusting relationship with individuals, which is key to delivering effective services and support[8]
Treatment adherence	The extent to which a person’s behavior-taking medication, following a diet, and executing lifestyle changes corresponds with agreed recommendations of the healthcare provider[14]
Medication compliance	The extent to which a person’s behavior matches the clinician’s recommendations[25]