ArticlePatient education and counseling2017
Medication adherence: A practical measurement selection guide using case studies.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Rationale and usability findings of an e-health intervention to improve oral anticancer adherence among breast cancer survivors: The My Journey mindfulness study.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2022Article
- Exploring the barriers related to the healthcare system in implementing quality intravenous chemotherapy: a qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Predictors of tyrosine kinase inhibitor adherence trajectories in patients with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia.Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners · 2021Article
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- Patterns of antihypertensive and statin adherence prior to dementia: findings from the adult changes in thought study.BMC geriatrics · 2019Article
- Medication compliance and lifestyle adherence in renal transplant recipients in Kuwait.Patient preference and adherence · 2019Article
- An Effective Extension of Anti-Collision Protocol for RFID in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018Article
- Advancing the Science and Practice of Medication Adherence.Journal of general internal medicine · 2018Review
- Improving Medication Adherence in Coronary Heart Disease.Current cardiology reports · 2017Review
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Abstract
objectivesMedication adherence is a complex problem and can be evaluated using a variety of methods. There is no single or perfect strategy to assess adherence. The "best" measure depends on contextual factors. Our objective is to provide a practical, illustrative guide for selecting the most appropriate measure of medication adherence in common contexts.
methodsWe present three case studies - from the perspectives of an academic researcher, health care payer, and clinical care provider - to describe common problems and processes for measuring medication adherence, as well as proposing possible solutions.
resultsThe most appropriate measure will depend on the context (tightly controlled clinical trial setting vs. clinical setting), intended purpose (research vs. clinical), available resources (data, personnel, materials, and funding), time (quick screening vs. comprehensive review), and phase of interest (initiation, implementation, or discontinuation). Framing the problem of medication non-adherence and methods for measuring adherence are discussed using three representative case studies.
conclusionsA simple tool is provided that may help stakeholders interested in medication adherence make decisions regarding the appropriate selection of measures. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: A medication adherence measure should be selected through the lens of each situation's unique objectives, resources, and needs.
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