• For example, progress has been made to simplify dosing regimens, to ameliorate aversive medication side effects, to improve access to health care, to facilitate behavior changes to avoid re- infection with HIV or other STDs, and to intervene with consumer and provider characteristics (e.g., increase self-efficacy, remove barriers to adherence, treat psychosocial factors that can impair adherence), in order to advance treatment adherence to an acceptable level. (nih.gov)
  • Predisposing factors (patient-level barriers to adherence) included younger age, female sex, and structural vulnerability (e.g., incarceration, homelessness). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Existing interventions to support adherence to AET have largely been unsuccessful, and have not focused on the most salient barriers to adherence. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Stage 1 involved a literature review of barriers to adherence and existing interventions, which informed the intervention objectives outlined in Stage 2. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Develop estimates of the efficacy of MASH as compared to usual care methods for improving medication adherence and lowering blood pressure over 12 weeks. (rush.edu)
  • Peers Supporting Health Literacy, Self-Efficacy, Self-Advocacy, and Adherence (Peers LEAD) is a culturally tailored, group-based educational behavioral intervention that we piloted in Madison, Wisconsin, and then ran in Milwaukee. (nih.gov)
  • The purpose is not just to increase self-efficacy and build confidence in taking medicines, but also to reframe negative perceptions. (nih.gov)
  • We developed a Web-delivered intervention called Diabetes Medication Adherence Promotion (Diabetes MAP) and used a mixed-methods approach to test its usability prior to evaluating its efficacy on medication adherence and glycemic control in a randomized controlled trial. (jmir.org)
  • THIS PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT REPLACES PA-97-070 PURPOSE The efficacy of combination antiretroviral medication therapies (ART) for the treatment of HIV-disease is now well documented. (nih.gov)
  • Enabling resources (i.e., facilitators) that could be leveraged or promoted by interventions included self-efficacy, substance use treatment, and high-quality patient-provider relationships. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Text messaging interventions also intervened on multiple therapeutic targets such as appointment attendance, motivation, self-efficacy, relapse prevention and social support. (drugfree.org)
  • Since the 2006 Stroke PRG report, much progress has been made in telestroke: more telestroke programs are in place, rt-PA rates have increased, and clinical trials showed excellent decision-making efficacy using telestroke. (nih.gov)
  • There is growing evidence to support the efficacy of technology-based approaches, in particular text-messaging and mobile apps, to improve adherence behavior in adolescents, although cost-effectiveness and long-term health benefits remain unclear. (jmir.org)
  • A systematic review and meta-analysis led by Lori Scott-Sheldon, Ph.D., at the Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine at The Miriam Hospital and the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University, both in Providence, Rhode Island, evaluated the efficacy of existing behavioral interventions in reducing alcohol use among PLWHA. (hivplusmag.com)
  • Ramin Rafiei argues that solely relying on the clinical efficacy of medications is no longer adequate for improving patient clinical outcomes. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • Clinical trials take place in highly controlled environments whereas, in the real world, the patient needs to self-manage their treatment … Solely relying on the clinical efficacy of new medications is not the solution to chronic disease management. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • The top line shows the 26 new Type 2 diabetes medications approved between 1999 and 2014, each with proven clinical efficacy. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • The randomized clinical trial (RCT) has been the gold standard for the efficacy of medical interventions. (cognizant.com)
  • Efficacy numbers can then reflect the actual use of a medication, as well as reveal the full impact of side effects or other obstacles to proper use, providing novel insights to effectiveness. (cognizant.com)
  • Medication nonadherence is a common and costly global healthcare problem. (medscape.com)
  • [ 3 ] Older adults take more medications than their younger counterparts and consequently are at high risk of medication nonadherence. (medscape.com)
  • [ 4 ] Ten percent of hospitalizations and 23% of nursing home admissions are linked to nonadherence, and medication nonadherence directly costs the United States healthcare system over $100 billion annually. (medscape.com)
  • Medication nonadherence is when a patient does not take a prescribed medicine or follow the provider's instructions for taking the medicine. (cdc.gov)
  • Nonadherence to medications to prevent CVD has been associated with a significant increase in the risk of premature death from any cause, CVD death, hospitalization for heart attack or heart failure, and coronary revascularization procedures. (cdc.gov)
  • The Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners developed the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process to address medication nonadherence for chronic diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • One of the primary reasons why we see these disparities in diabetes prevalence is because of medication nonadherence. (nih.gov)
  • Subcategories frequently associated with physicians' rating of hospitalizations for ACSCs as potentially avoidable were after-hours absence of the treating physician, failure to use ambulatory services, suboptimal monitoring, patients' fearfulness, cultural background and insufficient language skills of patients, medication errors, medication nonadherence, and overprotective caregivers. (annfammed.org)
  • These focused on the extent and predictors of nonadherence to medication across different conditions, including hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, diabetes, depression, schizophrenia and epilepsy. (who.int)
  • This review confirms the existence of nonadherence as a problem among patients with chronic diseases and examines our understanding about the reasons and variables affecting patients' adherence to their medication in the Middle Eastern countries. (who.int)
  • Further work to determine the prevalence and causes of patients' nonadherence to medication in Middle Eastern countries is needed in order to recommend the best interventions to improve adherence. (who.int)
  • Partial or poor adherence can lead to the resumption of rapid viral replication, poorer survival rates, and the mutation to treatment-resistant strains of HIV. (nih.gov)
  • Physicians and their colleagues have considerable difficulty in understanding and managing poor adherence to medications. (aafp.org)
  • Approximately 30 to 70 percent of patients with chronic illnesses have poor adherence because of extended treatment duration, multiple medications, and periods of symptomatic remission. (aafp.org)
  • 1 - 3 Clinical experience indicates that poor adherence is common in patients with chronic illnesses (e.g., cystic fibrosis, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes). (aafp.org)
  • 8 The consequences of poor adherence to long-term therapies are poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • Using a systematic review and meta-analytic approach, a comprehensive search of publications in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Google Scholar was conducted through April 2, 2020 for randomized clinical trials of pharmacist-led interventions to improve medication adherence in older adults. (medscape.com)
  • [ 7 ] Given the frequency of contact with older adults and advanced clinical training, pharmacists are well-positioned to deliver chronic disease management services, including identifying barriers to and improving medication adherence. (medscape.com)
  • To assess the effects of interventions aimed at improving adherence to lipid-lowering drugs, focusing on measures of adherence and clinical outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • 2022). Effectiveness of an interactive, highly tailored 'Video Doctor' intervention to suppress viral load and retain patients with HIV in clinical care: A randomized clinical trial. (cdc.gov)
  • Significant and sustained suppression of HIV replication is associated with improved clinical outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • We support genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, and social research related to the aging process, healthy aging, and diseases and conditions that often increase with age. (nih.gov)
  • Herein we review the policy and clinical measures that should be considered to increase access to transplantation and improve post-transplantation outcomes. (nature.com)
  • A strength of this study is that we use multiple adherence measurement methods and that we also take clinical outcomes into account. (dovepress.com)
  • The integration of text messaging interventions promises to optimise the delivery of care for persons with substance dependence with minimal disruption to clinical workflows. (drugfree.org)
  • We conducted a systematic review to assess the acceptability, feasibility and clinical impact of text messaging interventions for persons with illicit drug and alcohol dependence. (drugfree.org)
  • Most studies demonstrated improved clinical outcomes, medication adherence and engagement with peer support groups. (drugfree.org)
  • There has also been increased involvement of prehospital providers in emergency stroke research and a successfully recruiting phase 3 clinical trial in stroke which enrolls in the prehospital setting. (nih.gov)
  • Recent changes in hospital reimbursement improved the climate for development of stroke centers, but also created new challenges: a disincentive to transfers of "drip and ship" patients in a stroke system of care and a barrier to recruitment of patients into acute stroke clinical trials. (nih.gov)
  • NIDA's Clinical Trials Network found that physician-pharmacist collaboration improves patients'access and adherence to medications for OUD. (nih.gov)
  • Clinical alarms: improving efficiency and effectiveness. (ahrq.gov)
  • Additional research is needed to develop, refine, and evaluate interventions to reduce alcohol use and improve health outcomes among PLWHA, along with additional strategies to integrate alcohol interventions into routine clinical care for PLWHA. (hivplusmag.com)
  • Connectivity and sensors are transforming how clinical information supports the development, manufacture and application of new treatments that improve patient wellbeing. (cognizant.com)
  • The study results have strong implications for medical practice, and the researchers conclude by recommending that health coaches be added to clinical teams to enhance doctor-patient relationships, as improved relationships have a positive impact on patient anxiety and adherence to the treatment plan. (afpafitness.com)
  • Strategies to improve adherence in children include using simplified drug regimens (e.g., once-daily dosing), pleasant-tasting medicines, liquid or other nonpill formulations, regular phone contact between parents and physicians, reminders, information counseling, self-management plans, and other forms of individualized supervision or attention. (aafp.org)
  • The prescription of multiple medications and complex medication regimens are common among older adults to treat and prevent complications associated with chronic diseases. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Alcohol misuse is a significant concern for this population because it contributes to risky sexual behavior, reduces adherence to HIV medication regimens, and exacerbates other health conditions. (hivplusmag.com)
  • Competing needs that require specific intervention strategies or adaptations included markers of poor physical health, mental health comorbidities (e.g., depression), and engagement in transactional sex. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Customised behavioural interventions, known as precision engagement , will drive wellness and preventive care. (deloitte.com)
  • With that said, pharmaceutical companies can still improve medication adherence rates with the right technology and a predictive, personalized strategic approach to patient engagement. (allazohealth.com)
  • Pharmaceutical companies are beginning to see the role artificial intelligence (AI) plays in deploying more effective, personalized interventions to boost medication adherence and patient engagement. (allazohealth.com)
  • The work Dr. Ruppar is leading has important implications for designing better interventions to meet various challenges in daily medication approaches. (rush.edu)
  • Emphasis is on the development of innovative approaches to adherence and behavior change, especially models of interventions to improve adherence. (nih.gov)
  • Efforts to increase transplantation rates require a variety of strategies, including approaches to increasing living and deceased donation, improving coordination of the donation and intensive care unit processes, increasing graft quality and optimizing expanded donation criteria. (nature.com)
  • More than a year after the program launched, readmission rates remain elevated at some facilities and researchers continue to look for new approaches to improve patients' health. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • A beginning literature also supports the utility of individual cognitive-behavioraland psychoeducational approaches, particularly in enhancing medication adherence. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Applications may include formative basic behavioral and social science to better understand a step or steps in the HIV prevention or care continuum, and/or the initial development and pilot testing of innovative intervention approaches. (nih.gov)
  • In this short viewpoint article, we review some important considerations for promoting medication adherence in adolescents with CHCs using technology-based approaches. (jmir.org)
  • Nevertheless, approaches to increase adherence to prescribed medications among adolescents with CHCs that are efficacious, practical, and cost-effective are lacking. (jmir.org)
  • I like the World Health Organization definition , which is "the extent to which a person's behavior - taking medication, following a diet, and/or executing lifestyle changes - corresponds with agreed recommendations from a health care provider. (nih.gov)
  • 4. Clustering medication adherence behavior based on beliefs in medicines and illness perceptions in patients taking asthma maintenance medications. (nih.gov)
  • Dr. David Laibson presented examples of how unhealthful behavior choices could be changed using inexpensive, scalable interventions (e.g., defaults or nudges). (nih.gov)
  • Dr. James Hudziak is identifying the specific genetic and environmental influences on exercise behavior and developing a family-based intervention for children in the transitional ages of 9 to 13 years old in order to maintain their exercise behavior. (nih.gov)
  • A frequently cited definition of adherence is "the extent to which a person's behavior - taking medication, following a diet, executing lifestyle changes - follows medical advice. (dovepress.com)
  • This is why apps alone have had limited impact on improving outcomes, especially as it relates to addressing the myriad of behavioral and socioeconomic factors that impact behavior change. (medicaleconomics.com)
  • We recruited English-speaking adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) from an academic medical center who were prescribed diabetes medications. (jmir.org)
  • We conducted focus groups with 12 patients with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or both conditions, presumed to be non-adherent and recruited from deprived neighborhoods, to assess the acceptability and inform the development of an intervention to provide ongoing support for adherence, as an adjunct to primary-care consultations. (uea.ac.uk)
  • Objective To synthesise findings from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of interventions aimed at increasing medication adherence in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and/or cardiovascular disease (CVD). (whiterose.ac.uk)
  • 10. The association of health literacy with illness perceptions, medication beliefs, and medication adherence among individuals with type 2 diabetes. (nih.gov)
  • 1 With the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in New Zealand predicted to increase by 70 - 90% in the next 20 years, the burden of diabetes complications on patients and the healthcare system will also increase. (bpac.org.nz)
  • The intervention is designed after examining each patient's beliefs about hypertension, medication and the barriers to taking medication. (rush.edu)
  • Discuss medication safety issues with the patient's parents. (aafp.org)
  • Through personalized interventions and treatments that drive behavioral change, we help improve not just outcomes, but a patient's care experience. (amerisourcebergen.com)
  • Digital therapeutics (DTx) involves health software generating and delivering a medical intervention with a demonstrable positive therapeutic impact on a patient's health. (ncpdp.org)
  • To the tune of 125,000 deaths and $300 million, medication non-adherence is a growing concern to clinicians and the healthcare system. (practicefusion.com)
  • MI is the route by which private events can be altered by using "change talk" strategies to decrease resistant behaviors and increase cooperation between parents and clinicians. (abainternational.org)
  • Devices used by clinicians, researchers and patients alike are monitored by an increasing number of sensors. (cognizant.com)
  • From these scorings of medication adherence, clinicians and health organizations can identify underlying issues that prevent patients from taking their medications correctly, if at all. (ashdin.com)
  • Low medication adherence has been linked with a number of problematic health outcomes, including reduced life expectancy. (rush.edu)
  • If successful, the MASH intervention can also serve as a model for improving medication adherence in other chronic conditions and improve health outcomes for the half of patients with chronic conditions who struggle to manage their medications. (rush.edu)
  • Both domestically and internationally, behaviorally based interventions will continue to be integral to the success of any medication advances and their health outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • Low adherence to prescribed medications is a known problem in adolescents with CHCs and is related to health outcomes, including quality of life, disease complications, and mortality. (jmir.org)
  • The mounting interest in the development and use of mobile health tools provides novel opportunities to connect patients, particularly adolescents, with their providers outside of the clinic and to improve health outcomes. (jmir.org)
  • One of the causes for poor health outcomes for chronic diseases is medication adherence, according to the World Health Organization, and it is estimated that 50% of patients are not adherent. (medicaleconomics.com)
  • Interventions that address alcohol misuse among PLWHA have the potential to help improve their health outcomes. (hivplusmag.com)
  • However, summative evidence is lacking on the effectiveness of pharmacists to improve medication adherence in older adults. (medscape.com)
  • The objective was to assess the effectiveness of pharmacist-led interventions on medication adherence in older adults (65+ years). (medscape.com)
  • Applications are encouraged for fully powered effectiveness and/or implementation studies that will examine whether combining MAT with behavioral and/or social interventions (e.g., mindfulness meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, or multi-disciplinary rehabilitation) can improve adherence to MAT and, at the same time, prevent substance abuse relapse and improve long-term abstinence from illicit opioids. (nih.gov)
  • The effectiveness of interventions did not differ significantly between studies considered pragmatic versus explanatory (p=0.598), but did differ by intervention type, with studies that included a multifaceted rather than a single-faceted intervention having a more significant effect (p=0.010). (whiterose.ac.uk)
  • Effectiveness of interventions between pragmatic and explanatory trials was comparable, suggesting that findings can be transferred from idealised to real-word conditions. (whiterose.ac.uk)
  • 3. The effectiveness of therapeutic patient education on adherence to oral anti-cancer medicines in adult cancer patients in ambulatory care settings: a systematic review. (nih.gov)
  • assessed the effectiveness of mHealth in improving the linkage to reproductive health and HIV services as well as the turnaround time for referral completions among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Zimbabwe. (frontiersin.org)
  • The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an in-home electronic medication dispensing system (MDS) on improving medication adherence and health perception in older adults with chronic conditions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • AI empowers healthcare organizations to improve the effectiveness of patient support programs focused on increasing therapy initiation, medication adherence, and overall persistence. (allazohealth.com)
  • The Surgeon General's 2020 Call to Action to Control Hypertension also encourages the use of supportive strategies for medication adherence, including pharmacists as integral members of hypertension care teams. (cdc.gov)
  • Then, intervention strategies are created that address the specific concerns to help patients stay on track with their medication. (rush.edu)
  • In response to the first bioterrorism-related outbreak of inhalational anthrax in the United States, strategies to promote adherence to antimicrobial prophylaxis among more than 2,000 DCPDC workers were rapidly implemented. (cdc.gov)
  • Strategies to avoid these hospitalizations may target after-hours care, optimal use of ambulatory services, intensified monitoring of high-risk patients, and initiatives to improve patients' willingness and ability to seek timely help, as well as patients' medication adherence. (annfammed.org)
  • Despite limitations, this systematic review suggests that strategies are needed to engage highly vulnerable and marginalized sub-groups of this underserved population (e.g., younger PWID, women who inject drugs) in PrEP adherence-related research and programming. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Liquid medication dosing errors in children: role of provider counseling strategies. (ahrq.gov)
  • Implementing strategies to prevent home medication administration errors in children with medical complexity. (ahrq.gov)
  • Stage 3 identified relevant theoretical considerations and practical strategies for supporting adherence. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Since the 2006 report of the SPRG, there has been a significant increase in the number of certified stroke centers and attention to systems of care with an associated improvement in delivery of stroke therapies and improvement in outcomes. (nih.gov)
  • 6. Identifying psychosocial predictors of medication non-adherence following acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis. (nih.gov)
  • Predictors of misunderstanding pediatric liquid medication instructions. (ahrq.gov)
  • The major predictors for medication non-adherence are high pill burden, complex dosing schedule, poor knowledge of disease and treatment, chronic illness, duration of treatment, adverse effects, taking alternative medicines, socio-economic status and high cost of prescribed drugs. (ashdin.com)
  • This Program Announcement (PA) identifies gaps in the understanding of ART adherence, and encourages studies to address the role of adherence through all phases of treatment and illness, the need to broaden the scope of interventions to enhance treatment adherence, and the importance of tailoring methodological and intervention advances to the special needs and context of affected populations. (nih.gov)
  • Digital Health also has an important role in enhancing efficiencies in health care delivery by increasing patient access to health information, extending the reach of health care experts into communities with noted access barriers (e.g., rural and low income populations), and potentially reducing the overall cost of health care through the automation of services. (nih.gov)
  • In 2021, the Department was awarded a three-year cooperative agreement opportunity under the CDC, the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Program to increase access to care and improved quality care for stroke patients and to decrease disparities in access and care for populations at highest risk for stroke events. (floridahealth.gov)
  • A new harm reduction research network supports research on interventions to reduce overdose and other harms from SUD, with a focus on reaching underserved populations. (nih.gov)
  • In pediatric populations, the need for parents to understand liquid medication dosing poses additional risks . (ahrq.gov)
  • Our AI-assisted digital health and safety platform enables continuous in-home and mobile monitoring of aging and at-risk populations for more timely interventions and smart escalations of care. (connectamerica.com)
  • To determine the medication adherence towards antibiotics in vulnerable populations at selected tertiary care hospital in Andhra Pradesh. (ashdin.com)
  • Antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is efficacious in preventing HIV acquisition among PWID and its provision has been recommended for high risk PWID (along with other essential health and harm reduction services) by the World Health Organization [ 6 ] and an increasing number of national health departments [ 7 , 8 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • 7. Breast cancer oral anti-cancer medication adherence: a systematic review of psychosocial motivators and barriers. (nih.gov)
  • Psychosocial Interventions for Bipolar Disorder. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Psychosocial interventions can enhance patients' adherence to medications, ability to cope with environmental stress triggers, and social-occupationalfunctioning. (psychiatrist.com)
  • During the interviews the cause of hospitalization fell into 5 principal categories: system related (eg, unavailability of ambulatory services), physician related (eg, suboptimal monitoring), medical (eg, medication side effects), patient related (eg, delayed help-seeking), and social (eg, lack of social support). (annfammed.org)
  • However, some postpartum women living with HIV have suboptimal rates of retention in HIV care (3, 18, 19) and inadequate adherence to antiretroviral therapy (10). (ohtn.on.ca)
  • Adherence is related to the social determinants of health. (nih.gov)
  • like highly interactive messages to report both medication taking and determinants of medication adherence. (uea.ac.uk)
  • 8. Determinants and associated factors influencing medication adherence and persistence to oral anticancer drugs: a systematic review. (nih.gov)
  • 13. Mixed-methods approach to determine adherence, knowledge and behavioral determinants associated with medication wastage. (nih.gov)
  • For this reason, we describe the conduct of a stepwise procedure to study determinants of medication initiation for patients with a chronic disease. (dovepress.com)
  • This is followed by embedding the determinants in a theoretical framework, developing a questionnaire, and choosing adherence measurement methods. (dovepress.com)
  • In Nigeria, the use of mHealth was examined as an intervention to improve Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) adherence for adolescents and young adults living with HIV (AYALWH). (frontiersin.org)
  • People who inject drugs (PWID) are at increased risk for HIV acquisition and could benefit from antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). (biomedcentral.com)
  • To inform PrEP intervention development, we reviewed evidence on antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among HIV-infected PWID. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Postpartum women living with HIV may find it challenging to remain engaged in HIV care and achieve optimal adherence to antiretroviral medications (1, 2). (ohtn.on.ca)
  • Some studies have identified that adherence to antiretroviral therapy can decrease during the postpartum period (7-9). (ohtn.on.ca)
  • One systematic review found that only about 74% of postpartum women living with HIV achieve optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (10). (ohtn.on.ca)
  • The Perinatal Case Management intervention, designed specifically for pre- and postpartum women living with HIV, improved retention in HIV care and antiretroviral adherence outcomes among a U.S. population (2). (ohtn.on.ca)
  • Two elements of ongoing HIV care are retention in care and adherence to antiretroviral medications (15, 16). (ohtn.on.ca)
  • Navigating the complexities of healthcare systems is difficult for patients, especially when they have been prescribed a specialty medication. (amerisourcebergen.com)
  • Adherence to specialty drugs is essential for managing and treating chronic and complex conditions. (allazohealth.com)
  • However, pharmaceutical companies face a myriad of unique challenges in medication adherence to specialty drugs. (allazohealth.com)
  • High drug costs are a significant barrier to medication adherence-especially for specialty drugs. (allazohealth.com)
  • Access to specialty drugs is also a barrier to medication adherence. (allazohealth.com)
  • Because most specialty medications are dispensed at specialty pharmacies due to handling and monitoring requirements, they're often not as readily available to patients. (allazohealth.com)
  • As such, specialty drug access challenges can lead to issues with therapy initiation and adherence, impacting patient outcomes. (allazohealth.com)
  • For example, injections and infusions are specialty medications that are difficult for patients to administer themselves. (allazohealth.com)
  • This can also create medication adherence challenges for specialty drug pharmaceutical companies. (allazohealth.com)
  • Although consequences can be detrimental for non-specialty drugs as well, they're even more prominent for medications to treat chronic conditions that use specialty medications, such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and more. (allazohealth.com)
  • Similar to specialty pharmacies and prescribers, pharmaceutical companies are also committed to improving medication adherence rates for specialty drugs and tackling gaps in therapy. (allazohealth.com)
  • Finding and building a relationship with a specialty pharmacy can also help improve medication adherence. (allazohealth.com)
  • In many cases, pharmaceutical companies partner with specific specialty pharmacies to improve patient access and medication adherence. (allazohealth.com)
  • These specialty pharmacies often have programs that help with reminding patients about their medication refills and have staff available to support patients and caregivers. (allazohealth.com)
  • Some patients require higher-touch interventions-such as in-person consultations to provide education on various specialty drugs and disease states-whereas others benefit more from text message reminders to take and refill their medications. (allazohealth.com)
  • Curious about using AI to improve adherence to specialty drugs? (allazohealth.com)
  • The goal of this study was to better understand issues affecting the acceptability and usability of mobile health technology (mHealth) to improve medication adherence for elderly African American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander patients with hypertension. (jmir.org)
  • Analysis of patient interviews used largely a deductive approach because the targeted open-ended interview questions were designed to explore issues specific to the design and acceptability of a mHealth intervention for seniors. (jmir.org)
  • Information from our gatekeeper-stakeholder (key informant) interviews suggests that the design of a mHealth intervention to improve adherence to antihypertensives among the elderly could be very similar for African Americans and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders. (jmir.org)
  • mHealth can be described as a subcategory of electronic health (eHealth), specifically delivered on mobile and wireless technologies to support interventions ( 1 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • With an increase in smartphone usage globally, mHealth can benefit young people as it capitalizes on a familiar medium and mode of communication. (frontiersin.org)
  • The study concluded that the utilization of mHealth is beneficial in increasing the uptake of reproductive health and HIV services and reducing the referral completion time for AGYW in Zimbabwe. (frontiersin.org)
  • We're undertaking this initiative just as the mHealth field is rapidly growing and demonstrating significant potential to improve care processes, expand access to care, augment other home care technologies, and reduce the costs of care,' David Lindeman, director of the Center for Technology and Aging, said in a statement. (informationweek.com)
  • We are featuring interventions that have key intervention effects or outcomes that sought to increase retention in HIV care. (cdc.gov)
  • Once patients participate, data from wearables and other monitors provide closer contact with the study team, while reducing the need for the subject to travel to a research center for periodic evaluation, which improves retention. (cognizant.com)
  • Indeed, maintaining retention in care and achieving optimal adherence to medications can be difficult for new mothers (1, 2). (ohtn.on.ca)
  • The focus of this review is on postpartum mothers living with HIV in high-income settings, with special attention given to three issues: retention in HIV care, adherence to HIV medications, and mental health. (ohtn.on.ca)
  • This meta-analysis found a significant improvement in medication adherence among older adults receiving pharmacist-led interventions. (medscape.com)
  • Implementation of pharmacist-led interventions supported by Medicare reimbursement could ensure older adults' access to effective medication adherence support. (medscape.com)
  • [ 3 ] Moreover, older adults face unique barriers to medication adherence, including cognitive impairment, age-related sensory deficits, and polypharmacy resulting from the presence of multiple chronic conditions. (medscape.com)
  • Cochrane Abstracts , Evidence Central , evidence.unboundmedicine.com/evidence/view/Cochrane/435876/all/Interventions_for_improving_medication‐taking_ability_and_adherence_in_older_adults_prescribed_multiple_medications_New. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • The NIA leads the national effort to understand aging and to identify and develop interventions that will help older adults enjoy robust health and independence, remain physically active, and continue to make positive contributions to their families and communities. (nih.gov)
  • Medication adherence is challenging for older adults due to factors such as the number of medications, dosing schedule, and the duration of drug therapy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The MDS can be an effective, long-term solution to medication non-adherence in older adults experiencing chronic conditions and taking multiple medications. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Canadian older adults aged 65 and older and living in the community, on average, are prescribed 6.7 medications [ 3 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Despite profuse research on the negative consequences of medication non-adherence, a systematic review reported that up to 55% of community-dwelling older adults (65 and above) taking multiple medications for their chronic diseases is non-adherent [ 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Steps in the process (collect, assess, plan, implement, follow-up, and monitor) closely align with how a pharmacist selects tailored actions to remove or reduce patient adherence barriers. (cdc.gov)
  • Assess the feasibility of MASH for improving blood pressure medication adherence. (rush.edu)
  • A quantitative survey was administered to a convenience sample of workers to assess factors influencing adherence. (cdc.gov)
  • This involved planning an external exploratory pilot trial using a 2 4-1 fractional factorial design, and a process evaluation to assess acceptability and fidelity of intervention components. (biomedcentral.com)
  • For example, the advent of mobile technology for health has given rise to concepts, such as ecological momentary assessment and ecological momentary intervention that assess the person's (digital twin) status and delivers interventions as needed, when needed-perhaps even preemptively. (frontiersin.org)
  • Barriers that prevent patients from taking their medications can appear at the patient, provider, or health system level. (cdc.gov)
  • These barriers may be complex and include factors related to socioeconomics, health care system structures and processes, severity of co-occurring medical conditions, complexity of medication and nonmedication therapies, and patient concerns. (cdc.gov)
  • Poor patient adherence to a medication regimen can affect the success of lipid-lowering treatment. (nih.gov)
  • Overall multifaceted interventions which included an element of education alongside regular patient contact or follow-up showed the most promise. (whiterose.ac.uk)
  • Only a few related to patient non-adherence. (bmj.com)
  • 1 Interprofessional collaboration is a growing trend that sees health practitioners from different backgrounds coming together to offer patient services or interventions. (bmj.com)
  • Physicians also can encourage adherence by providing a clearly written explanation or patient information sheets that list generic and brand names, dosage, schedule, duration, and common side effects and practical ways of coping with them. (aafp.org)
  • Organ transplantation improves patient survival and quality of life and has a major beneficial impact on public health and the socio-economic burden of organ failure. (nature.com)
  • 7 In the acceptance phase, the patient learns to accept the need for the medication and learns to fit the medication schedule into daily life. (dovepress.com)
  • No matter where we sit within the company, we're all working to fulfill the same purpose - to improve the treatment journey for each patient, helping them gain access to, afford and stay on vital therapies that enhance their quality of life. (amerisourcebergen.com)
  • Lash Group has more than 20 years of experience in designing, delivering and continuously improving patient access and adherence programs across a wide range of conditions and therapeutic areas. (amerisourcebergen.com)
  • Improving patient understanding of prescription drug label instructions. (ahrq.gov)
  • Patient-centered approach for improving prescription drug warning labels. (ahrq.gov)
  • Improving prescription drug warnings to promote patient comprehension. (ahrq.gov)
  • A patient-centered prescription drug label to promote appropriate medication use and adherence. (ahrq.gov)
  • Healthcare providers can monitor and record patient vitals for more prompt interventions and delivery of care. (connectamerica.com)
  • Help Connect America help your community, build your business, and improve patient outcomes starting today. (connectamerica.com)
  • Following the patient journey to improve medicines management and reduce errors. (ahrq.gov)
  • For the clinician, this revitalized form of scientific and behavioral interaction evaluation can help validate or reject the impact a given treatment has for a given patient with increased efficiency and accuracy. (frontiersin.org)
  • For example, in the US, the number of people with diabetes has grown 20-fold over the past three decades, 3 while costs on a per-patient level have also increased by 7.5% annually. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • 4 Unlike any other industry, where cost goes down as products and services scale, there is both an increasing prevalence of chronic conditions and increasing cost for managing each patient. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • Non-adherence to medication, however, is a complex and multidimensional healthcare problem and stems from the diversity of patient behaviours and barriers. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • In leveraging AI, pharmaceutical companies can use predictive analytics to refine and personalize patient support programs, helping deliver the right intervention via the right channel to the right patient at the right time. (allazohealth.com)
  • For example, many modern patient support programs incorporate omni-channel technologies, including intervention channels ranging from text messages and in-app notifications to phone calls and in-person conversations. (allazohealth.com)
  • Bridge the gap between clinician and patient: Ask clients about their needs and help them understand the need for the medication and lifestyle changes and identify the obstacles that would prevent them from implementing medication properly and helping them follow through. (afpafitness.com)
  • Medication non-adherence is depended on the patient factors and other complications that might occur. (ashdin.com)
  • If the score is less for a patient, then they are struggling with no adherence and if a patient score higher then it shows they are more adherent to the treatment [ 2 ]. (ashdin.com)
  • Studies have shown that patients who were adherent to their antihypertensive medications were 30% to 45% more likely to achieve blood pressure control compared to those who were not. (cdc.gov)
  • First was the need to teach participants both about the importance of adherence to antihypertensive medications. (jmir.org)
  • Applications may target medication adherence in the context of treatment for a single illness or chronic condition (e.g., hypertension), to stave off a disease recurrence (e.g., cancer) or for multiple comorbid conditions (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, alcohol use disorders and HIV/AIDS). (nih.gov)
  • The project will test the feasibility of the telehealth intervention called "medication adherence problem solving for hypertension" - or MASH - which has tailored program content according to participants' reasons for not fully adhering to taking their antihypertensive medication. (rush.edu)
  • Improving rates of blood pressure control among adults with hypertension is a key step in reducing rates of heart attack, stroke and heart failure, as well as lowering overall mortality from cardiovascular disease," Ruppar says. (rush.edu)
  • Unfortunately, over half of patients prescribed medication for hypertension do not take their medication as prescribed, leading to a high percentage of patients who are unable to reach their target blood pressure despite being treated with antihypertensive medication. (rush.edu)
  • Although antihypertensive therapy can reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with hypertension, often patients do not take their medication as prescribed. (jmir.org)
  • 5. Medication adherence in a sample of elderly suffering from hypertension: evaluating the influence of illness perceptions, treatment beliefs, and illness burden. (nih.gov)
  • 5 The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews has identified several effective interventions for improving medication adherence, including more convenient care (e.g., regular phone contact with the physician), reminders, information counseling, self-management plans (e.g., self-monitoring with regular medical review and a written action plan), reinforcement, and other forms of supervision or attention. (aafp.org)
  • What effective interventions or promising practices can be used to support women with the above issues (particularly interventions by social workers, community workers and peers)? (ohtn.on.ca)
  • Mental illnesses - most specifically, depressive disorders were associated with increased prevalence of chronic diseases. (cdc.gov)
  • To address the differences, the European Commission convened a Thematic Network coordinated by the European Kidney Health Alliance ( EKHA ), tasked with providing guidance to increase organ donation and transplantation and presenting key action points that would increase the prevalence of patients living with a functioning transplant throughout Europe. (nature.com)
  • As life expectancy improves globally, so does the prevalence of chronic morbidity in older people. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The increasing prevalence of chronic conditions has amplified the demand for new medication options. (ondrugdelivery.com)
  • However, these benefits are only tenable when adherence to precise dosing schedules is rigorous and other treatment requirements are closely followed. (nih.gov)
  • Therefore, understanding and enhancement of ART treatment adherence remains a critical goal for the individuals receiving treatment, for those providing treatment, for public and private health officials who are responsible for making treatment available, and for the public health at-large. (nih.gov)
  • However, as the HIV pandemic and treatment rapidly evolves, the goals of ART adherence research must also evolve to build on scientific advances and the changing needs of those affected by HIV. (nih.gov)
  • This PA, HIV TREATMENT ADHERENCE RESEARCH, is related to one or more of the priority areas of the NIH Strategic Plan for HIV-Related Research, i.e., to improve treatment adherence and quality of life among infected individuals. (nih.gov)
  • The purpose of this FOA is to solicit applications to examine the impact of adding behavioral and/or social interventions to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for persons with Opioid Use Disorders (OUD). (nih.gov)
  • Multivariate community-based research and intervention fostering the detection and treatment of depressive disorders is needed, as is further examination of the role exerted by mental illnesses other than depression in the pathogenesis of chronic disease. (cdc.gov)
  • HIV treatment adherence research carries important lessons for efforts to optimize PrEP adherence among PWID. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These interventions,when combined with medications, appear effective in improving symptomatic functioningduring maintenance treatment. (psychiatrist.com)
  • What are the challenges related to HIV treatment adherence during the postpartum period? (ohtn.on.ca)
  • Staying retained in HIV care allows treatment adherence to be monitored (15, 16) and achieves viral suppression (16). (ohtn.on.ca)
  • Of 245 workers, 98 (40%) reported full adherence to prophylaxis, and 45 (18%) had completely discontinued it. (cdc.gov)
  • Taking daily medication(s) is a daunting task for many adolescents with CHCs, regardless of the prescribed regimen. (jmir.org)
  • This FOA encourages Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (R21) applications for research and development of interventions to significantly improve medication adherence in individuals. (nih.gov)
  • Asthma often begins in childhood, and the rates have increased significantly since the 1960s. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, scientists agree that unless the disease can be effectively treated or prevented, the numbers will increase significantly if current population trends continue. (nih.gov)
  • Studies were required to evaluate the use of text messaging as an intervention for persons who met Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition criterion for a diagnosis of illicit drug and/or alcohol dependence. (drugfree.org)
  • Eleven articles met the search criteria for this review and support the acceptability and feasibility of text messaging interventions for addressing illicit drug and alcohol dependence. (drugfree.org)
  • In comparison, pragmatic trials are designed to replicate real-world conditions and therefore findings are more likely to represent those found if the intervention were to be implemented in routine care. (whiterose.ac.uk)
  • Compared with the thousands of trials for individual drugs and treatments, there are few relatively rigorous trials of adherence interventions. (aafp.org)
  • Family and marital psychoeducational interventions and individual interpersonal and socialrhythm therapy have received the most empirical support in experimental trials. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Background: Currently, there is no pharmaceutical intervention to treat or delay pathological cognitive decline or Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). (mdpi.com)
  • The meta-analysis showed that behavioral interventions (e.g., motivational therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy) that addressed alcohol use alone or as one of multiple risk behaviors were effective in reducing alcohol consumption, increasing condom use, and improving HIV medication adherence, relative to control conditions. (hivplusmag.com)
  • [ 8 ] However, pharmacists' ability to improve older adult health is hindered because Medicare does not recognize them as healthcare providers or provide them reimbursement for such services. (medscape.com)
  • Objectives Pharmacists and general practitioners (GPs) face an increasing expectation to collaborate interprofessionally on a number of healthcare issues, including medication non-adherence. (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions This work highlighted that successful collaboration to improve medication adherence was underpinned by shared paradigmatic perspectives and trust, constructed through regular, face-to-face interactions between pharmacists and GPs. (bmj.com)
  • This study is the first to have qualitatively investigated mediators of interprofessional collaboration between community pharmacists and general practitioners (GPs) to support patients' adherence to medications in primary care. (bmj.com)
  • In The Community Guide , the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF) recommends tailored pharmacy-based interventions to support adherence to medications prescribed to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD). (cdc.gov)
  • Public health practitioners and state and local health departments can support use of the CPSTF recommendation by promoting and helping pharmacies implement tailored pharmacy-based interventions. (cdc.gov)
  • Interventions to promote adherence were carried out to support workers, and qualitative information was collected to evaluate our interventions. (cdc.gov)
  • Project nGage: Results from a randomized controlled trial of a dyadic network support intervention to retain young black men who have sex with men in HIV care. (cdc.gov)
  • This paper describes the process of developing four theory-based intervention components to support adherence to AET. (biomedcentral.com)
  • We have described a systematic and logical approach for developing a theoretically informed intervention package to support medication adherence in women with breast cancer using AET. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Considerations of theory in interventions aiming to support AET adherence are often lacking, with little transparency of the intervention development process. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is believed that the recent increased rates of asthma are due to changing epigenetics (heritable factors other than those related to the DNA sequence) and a changing living environment. (wikipedia.org)
  • Low air quality from environmental factors such as traffic pollution or high ozone levels has been associated with both asthma development and increased asthma severity. (wikipedia.org)
  • To augment readmission risk prediction models used in other medical specialties, pulmonologists are searching for modifiable factors that increase the likelihood that COPD patients will return to the hospital. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • It has proved to be a valuable resource to measure the adherence using a series of questions that involves factors influencing adherence, such as forgetting to take medications or discontinuing medications without guidance. (ashdin.com)
  • RWE is also used to monitor post-market safety and adverse events for both biopharmaceuticals and medical devices, improving care decisions and therapeutic guidelines. (cognizant.com)
  • Further research to optimise the intervention package, guided by MOST, has the potential to lead to more effective, efficient and scalable interventions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This paper reviewed studies that have investigated adherence to medication among patients with chronic conditions in Middle Eastern countries. (who.int)
  • 2 , 3 Complex interventions to improve adherence are often based within a collaborative interprofessional setting, yet little is known about how the collaboration functions and the opinions of those involved. (bmj.com)
  • The MFI sector balance sheet continued to expand in 2016, with total assets of the sector increasing by 6.6% in December 2016 to FRW 223 billion. (researchgate.net)
  • Guided by a behavioral model of healthcare utilization and using the PICOS framework, we conducted a systematic review in four electronic databases to identify original research studies of ART adherence in HIV-infected PWID in the United States and Canada between Jan 1, 2006-Dec 31, 2016. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Busy schedules that make it hard to remember to take medications consistently. (cdc.gov)
  • Understanding when and how often to take medications. (cdc.gov)
  • Adherence to drug therapy is defined as the extent to which an individual is able to take medications as recommended by health care providers [ 5 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The full benefit of pharmacotherapy can only be realized when patients take medications as prescribed. (biomedcentral.com)
  • For instance, there was a strong sentiment among the African American group that the church be involved and that the intervention begin with group workshops, whereas the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander group seemed to believe that the teaching could occur on a one-to-one basis with the health care provider. (jmir.org)
  • In this first interview of a three-part series on medication adherence, Dr. Olayinka O. Shiyanbola explains how health care professionals can help patients with diabetes better control their A1C levels by listening to them and helping them reframe negative beliefs and perceptions. (nih.gov)
  • OPT-In for Life: A mobile technology-based intervention to improve HIV care continuum for young adults living with HIV. (cdc.gov)
  • However, no such intervention has been developed in the UK primary-care setting. (uea.ac.uk)
  • This study aimed to propose a model of interprofessional collaboration within the context of identifying and improving medication non-adherence in primary care. (bmj.com)
  • Because of their ubiquitous nature, Digital Health tools have the potential to truly improve our understanding of mental illness, to track the course of illnesses, and to provide as-needed mental health care. (nih.gov)
  • Reducing the number of avoidable hospitalizations provides opportunities for reducing health care spending and improving both quality of care and quality of life. (annfammed.org)
  • 4 The Affordable Care Act calls for a Medicare Shared Savings Program, which would provide payments to new accountable care organizations for improved hospitalization rates for ACSCs. (annfammed.org)
  • To improve care-and avoid negative financial repercussions—performance improvement departments across the nation have looked at ways to improve readmission scores. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Medicaid's mission may still be to improve the health of people with disabilities and lower incomes so they can get the health care services they need, but the way Medicaid accomplishes this will change. (deloitte.com)
  • Connect America brings innovative digital health and connected care solutions into the home that improve safety, care and quality of life. (connectamerica.com)
  • With improved outcomes, reduced hospitalizations and lower care costs, patients and their care circles have peace of mind knowing Connect America is how health and home connect. (connectamerica.com)
  • Health care leaders, in their view, should adopt "disclose and apologize" policies, and train employees to disclose and discuss errors as a key part of improving organizational safety culture . (ahrq.gov)
  • Attendees will be well-versed in the latest digital therapeutics terminology, policy context, and path forward as we drive improved outcomes through evidence-based virtual care integration. (ncpdp.org)
  • This presentation highlights the shifting practice of pharmacy towards optimizing care, rather than just dispensing medications. (ncpdp.org)
  • It goes without saying the primary care physicians and nurses are overworked and do not have the time or bandwidth to coach people through adopting changes that aim to improve their health. (afpafitness.com)
  • Surprisingly, non-adherence is also possible among inpatients, especially the ones where the oral administrations are taken care by the attender of the patients. (ashdin.com)
  • Listening to what patients with diabetes think about their disease and medications can be an important starting point for helping them improve their blood glucose control. (nih.gov)
  • Q: Why is medication adherence an especially important issue for people with diabetes? (nih.gov)
  • A lot of beliefs that people hold around medication and diabetes are culturally influenced, based on what they've learned from family members or other people that they know. (nih.gov)
  • We analyzed survey data descriptively and qualitative data thematically to identify participants' favorable and unfavorable experiences, characterize usability concerns, and solicit recommendations for improving Diabetes MAP. (jmir.org)
  • 2. Using the extended self-regulatory model to characterise diabetes medication adherence: a cross-sectional study. (nih.gov)
  • An annual diabetes review allows for assessment of glycaemic control and earlier detection of, and intervention for, diabetes-related complications. (bpac.org.nz)
  • Web-delivered interventions are a feasible approach to health promotion. (jmir.org)
  • When feasible, use once- or twice-daily medication schedules, because this increases compliance rates to greater than 70 percent. (aafp.org)
  • Text messaging interventions offer a feasible platform to address a range of substances (i.e. alcohol, methamphetamine, heroin and alcohol), and there is increasing evidence supporting further larger-scale studies. (drugfree.org)
  • Non-adherence, conversely, poses a challenge for both the patients and the healthcare system. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is being issued by the NIH Adherence Network through the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), with participation from multiple NIH Institutes. (nih.gov)
  • Tailored interventions delivered via text and voice messages can improve adherence to multiple medications. (uea.ac.uk)
  • 17. The necessity-concerns framework predicts adherence to medication in multiple illness conditions: A meta-analysis. (nih.gov)
  • The data covered a range of overt and covert behaviors (steps, mood, diet, stress, medication adherence, etc.) and biomarkers (sleep, heart rate, weight, etc.) of which the end user's ultimate goal was to gain greater self-insights and share those insights with others. (frontiersin.org)