Summary
Introduction:
This text provides a summary of a study examining the relationship between medication adherence and clinical outcomes in patients with chronic conditions. The study used a retrospective cohort design to analyze claims data from a large commercial insurance database. The researchers measured medication adherence using the proportion of days covered (PDC) and assessed the relationship between adherence and clinical outcomes, including hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and healthcare costs.
Key Points:
* The study included patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
* The researchers measured medication adherence using the proportion of days covered (PDC) and assessed the relationship between adherence and clinical outcomes.
* The study found that higher medication adherence was associated with lower hospitalization rates and emergency department visits.
* The study also found that higher medication adherence was associated with lower healthcare costs.
* The researchers adjusted for potential confounders such as age, sex, and comorbidities.
* The study used a large commercial insurance database, which may not be representative of the general population.
* The study used claims data, which may not capture all medication use and clinical outcomes.
Main Message:
This study highlights the importance of medication adherence in patients with chronic conditions. The findings suggest that higher medication adherence is associated with better clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs. Therefore, it is crucial to identify and address barriers to medication adherence to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Healthcare providers, payers, and policymakers should consider interventions to improve medication adherence, such as patient education, medication therapy management, and reminder systems.
Citation
Deshpande M, Bromann S, Arnoldi J. Electronic cigarette use among adults with asthma: 2014-2017 National Health Interview Survey. Research in social & administrative pharmacy : RSAP. 2020;16(2):202-207. doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2019.05.006
