A new taxonomy for describing and defining adherence to medications: New taxonomy for adherence to medications.

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Vrijens, B., De Geest, S., Hughes, D. A., Przemyslaw, K., Demonceau, J., Ruppar, T., … for the ABC Project Team. (2012). A new taxonomy for describing and defining adherence to medications: New taxonomy for adherence to medications. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 73(5), 691–705.
Interest in patient adherence has increased in recent years, with a growing literature that shows the pervasiveness of poor adherence to appropriately prescribed medications. Howe…

Effect of electronic reminders, financial incentives, and social support on outcomes after myocardial infarction: the heartstrong randomized clinical trial.

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Volpp, K. G., Troxel, A. B., Mehta, S. J., Norton, L., Zhu, J., Lim, R., … Asch, D. A. (2017). Effect of electronic reminders, financial incentives, and social support on outcomes after myocardial infarction: the heartstrong randomized clinical trial. JAMA Internal Medicine, 177(8), 1093–1101.
Adherence to medications prescribed after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is low. Wireless technology and behavioral economic approaches have shown promise in improving health b…

Patient adherence to treatment: three decades of research. A comprehensive review.

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Vermeire, E., Hearnshaw, H., Van Royen, P., & Denekens, J. (2001). Patient adherence to treatment: three decades of research. A comprehensive review. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 26(5), 331–342.
Low compliance to prescribed medical interventions is an ever present and complex problem, especially for patients with a chronic illness. With increasing numbers of medications s…

Empowerment, motivation, and medical adherence (Emma): the feasibility of a program for patient-centered consultations to support medication adherence and blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

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Varming, A. R., Hansen, U. M., Andrésdóttir, G., Husted, G. R., & Willaing, I. (2015). Empowerment, motivation, and medical adherence (Emma): the feasibility of a program for patient-centered consultations to support medication adherence and blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Patient Preference and Adherence, 9, 1243–1253.
The purpose of the study is to explore the feasibility of a research-based program for patient-centered consultations to improve medical adherence and blood glucose control in pat…

Factors associated with antihypertensive medication non-adherence: a systematic review.

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van der Laan, D. M., Elders, P. J. M., Boons, C. C. L. M., Beckeringh, J. J., Nijpels, G., & Hugtenburg, J. G. (2017). Factors associated with antihypertensive medication non-adherence: a systematic review. Journal of Human Hypertension, 31(11), 687–694.
Non-adherence to antihypertensive medication is the most important cause of uncontrolled blood pressure and is influenced by multiple interrelating factors. Understanding the comp…

Prospective randomized two-arm controlled study to determine the efficacy of a specific intervention to improve long-term adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy.

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Tuldrà, A., Fumaz, C. R., Ferrer, M. J., Bayés, R., Arnó, A., Balagué, M., ... & Ruiz, L. (2000). Prospective randomized two-arm controlled study to determine the efficacy of a specific intervention to improve long-term adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 25(3), 221-228.
Background: Nearly perfect compliance seems to be indispensable to obtain the maximum benefit from highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Interventions to ensure a high lev…

Compliance with antidepressant medication in the treatment of major depressive disorder in primary care: a randomized comparison of fluoxetine and a tricyclic antidepressant.

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Thompson, C., Peveler, R. C., Stephenson, D., & McKendrick, J. (2000). Compliance with antidepressant medication in the treatment of major depressive disorder in primary care: a randomized comparison of fluoxetine and a tricyclic antidepressant. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 157(3), 338–343.
Many claims have been made for superior compliance with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) compared with tricyclic antidepressants, but to date meta-analyses have not…

New prescriptions: how well do patients remember important information?

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Tarn, D. M., & Flocke, S. A. (2011). New prescriptions: how well do patients remember important information? Family Medicine, 43(4), 254–259.
Patients receiving more information about a new prescription are more adherent to their medication regimens and have better treatment outcomes. Yet it is unclear how much informat…

A medication self-management program to improve adherence to HIV therapy regimens.

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Smith, S. R., Rublein, J. C., Marcus, C., Brock, T. P., & Chesney, M. A. (2003). A medication self-management program to improve adherence to HIV therapy regimens. Patient Education and Counseling, 50(2), 187-199.
This study examined whether a self-management intervention based on feedback of adherence performance and principles of social cognitive theory improves adherence to antiretrovira…

Association between different types of social support and medication adherence.

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Scheurer, D., Choudhry, N., Swanton, K. A., Matlin, O., & Shrank, W. (2012). Association between different types of social support and medication adherence. The American Journal of Managed Care, 18(12), e461-467.
Objectives: To evaluate the association between social support and medication adherence. Study Design: A search of articles published before November 2010 in peer-reviewed, healt…

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