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AHRQ Author: Hill SC Abdus S
The effects of Medicaid on access to care and adherence to recommended preventive services.
Using MEPS data, the authors sought to quantify the impact of Medicaid enrollment on access to care and adherence to recommended preventive services. They found that Medicaid enrollment decreased the probability of having unmet needs for medical care and of experiencing delays getting prescription drugs. Medicaid enrollment increased the probability of having a usual source of care, of having a routine checkup, and of having a flu shot in past year.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Hill SC, Abdus S .
The effects of Medicaid on access to care and adherence to recommended preventive services.
Health Serv Res 2021 Feb;56(1):84-94. doi: 10.1111/1475-6773.13603..
Keywords: Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS), Medicaid, Access to Care, Prevention, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Oikonomidi T, Ravaud P, Cosson E
AHRQ Author: Montori V
Evaluation of patient willingness to adopt remote digital monitoring for diabetes management.
Investigators sought to identify the minimum effectiveness patients report they require to adopt 36 different remote digital monitoring (RDM) scenarios. Adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes living in 30 countries assessed three randomly selected scenarios from a total of 36 that described different combinations of digital monitoring tools. The investigators found that patients required greater health benefits to adopt more intrusive RDM modalities, food monitoring, and real-time feedback by a health care professional. They recommended that patient monitoring devices be designed to be minimally intrusive.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Oikonomidi T, Ravaud P, Cosson E .
Evaluation of patient willingness to adopt remote digital monitoring for diabetes management.
JAMA Netw Open 2021 Jan;4(1):e2033115. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.33115..
Keywords: Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Diabetes, Chronic Conditions, Care Management, Patient Self-Management, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Fisher KA, Bloomstone SJ, Walder J
Attitudes toward a potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine: a survey of U.S. adults.
The authors assessed the intent to be vaccinated against COVID-19 among a representative sample of adults in the United States and identified predictors of and reasons for vaccine hesitancy. They found that approximately 3 in 10 adults were not sure they would accept vaccination and 1 in 10 did not intend to be vaccinated against COVID-19. They recommended targeted and multipronged efforts to increase acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine.
AHRQ-funded; HS024596.
Citation: Fisher KA, Bloomstone SJ, Walder J .
Attitudes toward a potential SARS-CoV-2 vaccine: a survey of U.S. adults.
Ann Intern Med 2020 Dec 15;173(12):964-73. doi: 10.7326/m20-3569..
Keywords: COVID-19, Vaccination, Public Health, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Caram MEV, Oerline MK, Dusetzina S
Adherence and out-of-pocket costs among Medicare beneficiaries who are prescribed oral targeted therapies for advanced prostate cancer.
The authors investigated coping and material measures of the financial hardship of abiraterone and enzalutamide among patients with advanced prostate cancer with Medicare Part D coverage. They found substantial variations in the adherence rate and out-of-pocket payments, with sociodemographic patient and regional factors found to be associated with both aspects.
AHRQ-funded; HS025707.
Citation: Caram MEV, Oerline MK, Dusetzina S .
Adherence and out-of-pocket costs among Medicare beneficiaries who are prescribed oral targeted therapies for advanced prostate cancer.
Cancer 2020 Dec 1;126(23):5050-59. doi: 10.1002/cncr.33176..
Keywords: Patient Adherence/Compliance, Medicare, Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Cancer, Medication, Healthcare Costs
Savitz ST, Bailey SC, Dusetzina SB
Treatment selection and medication adherence for stable angina: the role of area-based health literacy.
Clinical studies show equivalent health outcomes from interventional procedures and treatment with medication only for stable angina patients. However, patients may be subject to overuse or access barriers for interventional procedures and may exhibit suboptimal adherence to medications. The objective of the study was to evaluate whether community-level health literacy was associated with treatment selection and medication adherence patterns.
AHRQ-funded; HS000032.
Citation: Savitz ST, Bailey SC, Dusetzina SB .
Treatment selection and medication adherence for stable angina: the role of area-based health literacy.
J Eval Clin Pract 2020 Dec;26(6):1711-21. doi: 10.1111/jep.13341..
Keywords: Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Health Literacy, Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions
Schesing KB, Chia R, Elwood B
Assessment of patient and provider attitudes towards therapeutic drug monitoring to improve medication adherence in low-income patients with hypertension: a qualitative study.
Previous studies have implicated therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), by measuring serum or urine drug levels, as a highly reliable technique for detecting medication non-adherence but the attitudes of patients and physicians toward TDM have not been evaluated previously. In this study, the investigators solicited input from patients with uncontrolled hypertension and their physicians about their views on TDM.
AHRQ-funded; HS022418.
Citation: Schesing KB, Chia R, Elwood B .
Assessment of patient and provider attitudes towards therapeutic drug monitoring to improve medication adherence in low-income patients with hypertension: a qualitative study.
BMJ Open 2020 Nov 27;10(11):e039940. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039940..
Keywords: Patient Adherence/Compliance, Medication, Blood Pressure
Flynn G, Jia H, Reynolds NR
Protocol of the randomized control trial: the WiseApp trial for improving health outcomes in PLWH (WiseApp).
This paper outlines the protocol for the WiseApp randomized control trial. The WiseApp contains real-time medication monitoring linking an electronic pill bottle and fitness tracker to the app, helping persons living with HIV (PLWH) self-manage their medication adherence and improve their overall quality of life. The primary objective of the trial is to test the effect of the WiseApp's medication adherence features on antiretroviral adherence in underserved PLWH in New York City. The real-time monitoring of the WiseApp has the potential to help providers initiate interventions to help patients resume treatment before drug resistance begins.
AHRQ-funded; HS025071.
Citation: Flynn G, Jia H, Reynolds NR .
Protocol of the randomized control trial: the WiseApp trial for improving health outcomes in PLWH (WiseApp).
BMC Public Health 2020 Nov 25;20(1):1775. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-09688-0..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Medication, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Adherence/Compliance, Patient Self-Management, Chronic Conditions, Care Management, Healthcare Delivery
Sun K, Szymonifka J, Tian H
Association of traditional Chinese medicine use with adherence to prescribed Western rheumatic medications among Chinese American patients: a cross-sectional survey.
Chinese Americans are a fast-growing immigrant group with worse rheumatic disease outcomes compared to white populations and frequently use traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Whether TCM use is associated with lower adherence to Western rheumatic medications is unknown. The purpose of this study was to examine adherence to Western medications for systemic rheumatic diseases in the Chinese American immigrant population and its association with TCM use.
Citation: Sun K, Szymonifka J, Tian H .
Association of traditional Chinese medicine use with adherence to prescribed Western rheumatic medications among Chinese American patients: a cross-sectional survey.
Arthritis Care Res 2020 Oct;72(10):1474-80. doi: 10.1002/acr.24031..
Keywords: Medication, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Arthritis, Chronic Conditions
Sherwin LB, Ross D, Matteson-Kome M
Patient perspectives on short-course pharmacotherapy: barriers and facilitators to medication adherence.
This study examined patient perspectives on adherence and factors that influence adherence to short-course pharmacotherapy in diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. The investigators concluded that the resulting patient perspectives highlighted a diverse set of factors that influence short-course adherence and the need for tailored interventions that address these various factors resulting in enhanced patient outcomes
AHRQ-funded; HS022140.
Citation: Sherwin LB, Ross D, Matteson-Kome M .
Patient perspectives on short-course pharmacotherapy: barriers and facilitators to medication adherence.
J Patient Exp 2020 Oct;7(5):726-33. doi: 10.1177/2374373519882230..
Keywords: Patient Adherence/Compliance, Medication, Digestive Disease and Health
Hodges JR, Phillips SM, Norell S
Intentional and unintentional nonadherence to hydroxyurea among people with sickle cell disease: a qualitative study.
The objective of this study was to examine barriers to patients' adherence to hydroxyurea-use regimens by using the intentional and unintentional medication nonadherence framework. Individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) aged 15 to 49.9 years who were participants in the Sickle Cell Disease Implementation Consortium (SCDIC) Needs Assessment were interviewed. Findings showed that participants with SCD more frequently endorsed adherence barriers that fell into the unintentional nonadherence type vs intentional nonadherence type. Results from this study will help SCD health care providers to understand patient choices and decisions as being either unintentional or intentional, to guide tailored clinical discussions regarding hydroxyurea therapy, and to develop specific, more nuanced interventions to address nonadherence factors.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Hodges JR, Phillips SM, Norell S .
Intentional and unintentional nonadherence to hydroxyurea among people with sickle cell disease: a qualitative study.
Blood Adv 2020 Sep 22;4(18):4463-73. doi: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2020001701..
Keywords: Sickle Cell Disease, Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Baik D, Liu J, Cho H
Factors related to biological sex differences in engagement with healthcare providers in persons living with HIV.
Investigators conducted a secondary analysis of data collected from four projects focused on improving health outcomes in persons living with HIV (PLWH). They found that male patients displayed negative association between depression and engagement with healthcare providers and positive association between engagement with healthcare providers and medication adherence, while female patients showed no association between any of these factors. Anxiety and stigma were not significantly associated with medication adherence. They concluded that adherence interventions for PLWH should be tailored by biological sex.
AHRQ-funded; HS025071.
Citation: Baik D, Liu J, Cho H .
Factors related to biological sex differences in engagement with healthcare providers in persons living with HIV.
AIDS Behav 2020 Sep;24(9):2656-65. doi: 10.1007/s10461-020-02823-3..
Keywords: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Sex Factors, Patient and Family Engagement, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Depression, Behavioral Health, Medication
Sherwin LB, Deroche CB, Krisanabud P
Adherence to short-course pharmacotherapy in adults with irritable bowel syndrome.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), characterized by abdominal pain and bowel dysfunction, treatment focuses on alleviating symptoms. Adherence is crucial for pharmacologic management success. This study examined 73 adult's objective adherence to rifaximin using the taxonomy for adherence. Demographic, quality of life (QOL), psychological distress, perceived stress, adverse childhood experiences (ACE), pain, and adherence data were collected.
AHRQ-funded; HS022140.
Citation: Sherwin LB, Deroche CB, Krisanabud P .
Adherence to short-course pharmacotherapy in adults with irritable bowel syndrome.
AHRQ-funded; HS022140..
Keywords: Digestive Disease and Health, Chronic Conditions, Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Haynes SC, Tancredi DJ, Tong K
Association of adherence to weight telemonitoring with health care use and death: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial.
This study examined if heart failure patients who had lower adherence to weight telemonitoring had higher hospitalization and death rates. This study was a post hoc secondary analysis of the Better Effectiveness After Transition-Heart Failure randomized clinical trial which included patients from 6 academic medical centers in California. Criteria for eligibility was if they were hospitalized for decompensated heart failure. Exclusion criteria included if they were discharged to a skilled nursing facility, were expected to improve because of a medical procedure, or did not have the cognitive or physical ability to participate. The trial compared a telemonitoring intervention with usual care for patients with heart failure after hospital discharge from October 12, 2011 to September 30, 2013. The cohort of 538 eligible participants had a mean age of 70.9, was 53.8% male and 50.7% white. Adherence got better from week to week, and they found that every increase in adherence by 1 day was associated with a 19% decrease in the rate of death the following week and an 11% decrease in the rate of hospitalization. However, weight adherence is unlikely to be a result of the telemonitoring intervention.
AHRQ-funded; HS019311.
Citation: Haynes SC, Tancredi DJ, Tong K .
Association of adherence to weight telemonitoring with health care use and death: a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial.
JAMA Netw Open 2020 Jul;3(7):e2010174. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.10174..
Keywords: Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Adherence/Compliance, Obesity: Weight Management, Obesity, Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Hospitalization
Despins LA, Wakefield BJ
Making sense of blood glucose data and self-management in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study.
The purpose of this study was to describe individuals' with type 2 diabetes mellitus sense-making of blood glucose data and other influences impacting self-management behavior. One-on-one interviews with adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus were used. Results showed that individuals used self-monitored glucose values and/or HbA1C values to evaluate glucose control. Recommendations included having nurses assess sense-making processes in self-management decisions and providing periodic refresher diabetes education for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
AHRQ-funded; HS022140.
Citation: Despins LA, Wakefield BJ .
Making sense of blood glucose data and self-management in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study.
J Clin Nurs 2020 Jul;29(13-14):2572-88. doi: 10.1111/jocn.15280..
Keywords: Patient Self-Management, Diabetes, Chronic Conditions, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Shared Decision Making
Atkins M, Castro I, Sharifi M
Unmet social needs and adherence to pediatric weight management interventions: Massachusetts, 2017-2019.
This study examined the effects of housing insecurity and unmet social needs on adherence to pediatric weight management intervention (PWMI) programs. The authors used data from children enrolled in a 2017-2019 comparative effectiveness trial for 2 high-intensive PWMIs in Massachusetts. Families with housing security had higher contact hours with the program than families without. Children with 3 to 4 unmet social needs (parental stress, parental depression, food insecurity, and housing insecurity) also attended less hours of the program than those without.
AHRQ-funded; HS024332.
Citation: Atkins M, Castro I, Sharifi M .
Unmet social needs and adherence to pediatric weight management interventions: Massachusetts, 2017-2019.
Am J Public Health 2020 Jul;110(S2):S251-s57. doi: 10.2105/ajph.2020.305772..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Obesity: Weight Management, Obesity, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Social Determinants of Health, Family Health and History
Cuffee YL, Rosal M, Hargraves JL
Does home remedy use contribute to medication nonadherence among Blacks with hypertension?
The objective of this study was to examine home remedy (HR) use among Blacks with hypertension and to determine if home remedy use is correlated with blood pressure and medication adherence. Data was obtained from the TRUST study conducted 2006-2008. Findings showed that the use of HR and the number of HRs used may be associated with medication nonadherence and with higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure among Blacks with hypertension. Recommendations included that health care providers need to be aware of health behaviors that may serve as barriers to medication adherence, such as the use of home remedies.
AHRQ-funded; HS020755.
Citation: Cuffee YL, Rosal M, Hargraves JL .
Does home remedy use contribute to medication nonadherence among Blacks with hypertension?
Ethn Dis 2020 Summer;30(3):451-58. doi: 10.18865/ed.30.3.451..
Keywords: Patient Adherence/Compliance, Medication, Blood Pressure, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Cardiovascular Conditions
Flory JH, Mushlin AI
Effect of cost and formulation on persistence and adherence to initial metformin therapy for type 2 diabetes.
This paper studied whether persistence and adherence to initial release (IR) metformin was at the same levels as extended release (ER) metform for adults with type 2 diabetes. A study was conducted using merged de-identified claims data from commercial insurance carriers in the US from 2012 to 2016. The cohort used was identified as patients aged 18 years or older who filled an initial 30-day prescription for metformin monotherapy with a baseline type 2 diabetes diagnosis, at least 1 year of baseline and follow-up data, and no prior antidiabetes drug use. “Persistence” was defined as at least one metformin prescription claim during the 6-12 month window after the initial prescription. “Adherence” was defined as the percentage of days for which the patient had filled sufficient prescriptions to be taking it “as prescribed”. The final study population was 81,406 patients, with 78% having commercial insurance, 19% Medicare Advantage, and 2.5% were dual-eligible for Medicare and Medicare. Persistence was slightly higher for ER metformin than for IR metformin, as was adherence and adequate adherence (80% or more). Despite the slightly higher cost, initial use of ER metformin was associated with better adherence.
AHRQ-funded; HS023898.
Citation: Flory JH, Mushlin AI .
Effect of cost and formulation on persistence and adherence to initial metformin therapy for type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes Care 2020 Jun;43(6):e66-e67. doi: 10.2337/dc19-2426..
Keywords: Diabetes, Chronic Conditions, Healthcare Costs, Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Yang AD, Hewitt DB, Blay E
Multi-institution evaluation of adherence to comprehensive postoperative VTE chemoprophylaxis.
The aims of this study were to: (1) measure the rate of failure to provide defect-free postoperative venous thromboembolism (VTE) chemoprophylaxis, (2) identify reasons for failure to provide defect-free VTE chemoprophylaxis, and (3) examine patient- and hospital-level factors associated with failure. The investigators concluded that in contrast to SCIP-VTE-2, their novel quality measure unmasked VTE chemoprophylaxis failures in 18% of colectomies. They found that most failures were due to patient refusals or ordering errors.
AHRQ-funded; HS024516.
Citation: Yang AD, Hewitt DB, Blay E .
Multi-institution evaluation of adherence to comprehensive postoperative VTE chemoprophylaxis.
Ann Surg 2020 Jun;271(6):1072-79. doi: 10.1097/sla.0000000000003124..
Keywords: Patient Adherence/Compliance, Guidelines, Blood Clots, Blood Thinners, Medication, Medication: Safety, Patient Safety, Adverse Events
Aronson BD, Sittner KJ, Walls ML
The mediating role of diabetes distress and depressive symptoms in type 2 diabetes medication adherence gender differences.
Medication adherence is negatively related to both diabetes distress (DD) and depressive symptoms (DS). Past research suggests gender differences in adherence, DD, and DS. A gap exists in determining if gender differences in adherence are mediated by DD and DS, or if gender moderates differences in adherence by DD/DS. Aims. This study investigated the relationship between gender, DD, DS, and medication adherence and tested for mediating and moderating effects on medication adherence among American Indian adults with type 2 diabetes.
AHRQ-funded; HS024180.
Citation: Aronson BD, Sittner KJ, Walls ML .
The mediating role of diabetes distress and depressive symptoms in type 2 diabetes medication adherence gender differences.
Health Educ Behav 2020 Jun;47(3):474-82. doi: 10.1177/1090198119885416..
Keywords: Medication, Diabetes, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Chronic Conditions, Sex Factors
Heneghan MB, Hussain T, Barrera L
Applying the COM-B model to patient-reported barriers to medication adherence in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
This study examined parent- and patient-reported barriers to oral chemotherapy adherence with children with pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The medicine most often used was 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP). Forty-nine parents and 15 patients were surveyed and most reported at least one adherence barrier. Most of the barriers were about meeting other patients with ALL or meeting other parents. Patients also reported difficulty in finding out what their medications are, and what 6-MP does. These barriers can lead to relapse if they are not addressed.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Heneghan MB, Hussain T, Barrera L .
Applying the COM-B model to patient-reported barriers to medication adherence in pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Pediatr Blood Cancer 2020 May;67(5):e28216. doi: 10.1002/pbc.28216..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Treatments, Cancer, Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Alberts NM, Badawy SM, Hodges J
Development of the incharge health mobile app to improve adherence to hydroxyurea in patients with sickle cell disease: user-centered design approach.
This study looked at how use of a newly developed mobile app called InCharge Health can help sickle cell disease (SCD) patients adhere to their prescribed medication use of hydroxyurea. Four phases were used to develop the mobile app with substantial input from users and by mapping the Health Belief Model (HBM) as the framework that guided the choice for its components. More than half of the patients reported potentially low health literacy. Preferred patient app features included 7 key components: medication reminders and tracker, disease education, communication, personalization, motivation, support during pain episodes, and social support. This information was translated into features within the app.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Alberts NM, Badawy SM, Hodges J .
Development of the incharge health mobile app to improve adherence to hydroxyurea in patients with sickle cell disease: user-centered design approach.
JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2020 May 8;8(5):e14884. doi: 10.2196/14884..
Keywords: Sickle Cell Disease, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Adherence/Compliance, Patient Self-Management, Medication
Rosenberg SM, Petrie KJ, Stanton AL
Interventions to enhance adherence to oral antineoplastic agents: a scoping review.
As new targeted oral antineoplastic therapies have emerged in recent years, the development of effective strategies that promote optimal adherence to cancer medication regimens has become an important priority. In this study, the investigators conducted a scoping literature review to search for English language articles published through July 15, 2019, to identify studies that reported the testing and/or evaluation of interventions to improve adherence to oral antineoplastic agents.
AHRQ-funded; HS023680.
Citation: Rosenberg SM, Petrie KJ, Stanton AL .
Interventions to enhance adherence to oral antineoplastic agents: a scoping review.
J Natl Cancer Inst 2020 May;112(5):443-65. doi: 10.1093/jnci/djz244..
Keywords: Patient Adherence/Compliance, Medication, Cancer
Moise N, Thanataveerat A, Florez-Salamanca L
Willingness to engage in traditional and novel depression treatment modalities among myocardial infarction survivors.
The authors assessed depression treatment attitudes, acceptability, and willingness by modality among myocardial infarction survivors with elevated depressive symptoms. They found that, despite positive attitudes and general willingness, only 20% were currently in therapy, perhaps due to suboptimal guideline implementation/symptom recognition, low motivation, and access/cost. Additionally, interest in self-help apps was low. The authors recommend further study to understand gaps between generally positive treatment attitudes and low treatment initiation rates.
AHRQ-funded; HS025198.
Citation: Moise N, Thanataveerat A, Florez-Salamanca L .
Willingness to engage in traditional and novel depression treatment modalities among myocardial infarction survivors.
J Gen Intern Med 2020 May;35(5):1620-22. doi: 10.1007/s11606-019-05406-8..
Keywords: Depression, Behavioral Health, Heart Disease and Health, Cardiovascular Conditions, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Badawy SM, Shah R, Beg U
Habit strength, medication adherence, and habit-based mobile health interventions across chronic medical conditions: systematic review.
This review’s goal was to systematically evaluate the most recent evidence for habit strength, medication adherence, and habit-based mHealth interventions across chronic medical conditions. Findings revealed that habit strength was strongly correlated with medication adherence, and stronger habit was associated with higher medication adherence rates, regardless of the theoretical model and/or guiding framework. Habit-based interventions were recommended to increase medication adherence, leveraging widely-available mobile technology tools and existing routines.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Badawy SM, Shah R, Beg U .
Habit strength, medication adherence, and habit-based mobile health interventions across chronic medical conditions: systematic review.
J Med Internet Res 2020 Apr 28;22(4):e17883. doi: 10.2196/17883..
Keywords: Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Telehealth, Health Information Technology (HIT), Chronic Conditions
Ruggeri K, Folke T, Benzerga A
Nudging New York: adaptive models and the limits of behavioral interventions to reduce no-shows and health inequalities.
Missed healthcare appointments (no-shows) are costly and operationally inefficient for health systems. No-show rates are particularly high for vulnerable populations, even though these populations often require additional care. The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of no-show behavior and to analyze the effects of a reminder intervention in urban FQHCs in order to design effective policy solutions to a protracted issue in healthcare.
AHRQ-funded; HS026372.
Citation: Ruggeri K, Folke T, Benzerga A .
Nudging New York: adaptive models and the limits of behavioral interventions to reduce no-shows and health inequalities.
BMC Health Serv Res 2020 Apr 26;20(1):363. doi: 10.1186/s12913-020-05097-6..
Keywords: Patient Adherence/Compliance, Disparities, Vulnerable Populations