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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedWu L, Chang C, Lo K
Telephone-based social health screening by pharmacists in the nonadherent Medicare population.
The study examined social health needs among Medicare patients and pharmacist-led screening's impact on medication adherence and healthcare use. Using a predictive algorithm, higher-risk patients were identified. Patients accepting referrals had better statin adherence, while those declining had more hospital stays and fewer primary care visits. The findings suggest pharmacist interventions can improve medication adherence without worsening healthcare use or plan membership.
AHRQ-funded; HS027343.
Citation: Wu L, Chang C, Lo K .
Telephone-based social health screening by pharmacists in the nonadherent Medicare population.
J Manag Care Spec Pharm 2023 Nov; 29(11):1184-92. doi: 10.18553/jmcp.2023.29.11.1184..
Keywords: Provider: Pharmacist, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Social Determinants of Health, Medication
Xie Z, St Clair P, Goldman DP
Racial and ethnic disparities in medication adherence among privately insured patients in the United States.
The purpose of this study was to examine the association between socioeconomic status (SES) and racial and ethnic disparities in medication adherence for three widely prescribed therapeutic classes. The investigators concluded that racial/ethnic disparities in adherence were mitigated, but persisted after controlling for detailed socioeconomic measures. They suggest that interventions should focus more on improving medication adherence of existing users, particularly in treating asymptomatic conditions.
AHRQ-funded; HS013447.
Citation: Xie Z, St Clair P, Goldman DP .
Racial and ethnic disparities in medication adherence among privately insured patients in the United States.
PLoS One 2019 Feb 14;14(2):e0212117. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0212117..
Keywords: Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Disparities, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Medication, Social Determinants of Health, Health Insurance
Roberts MC, Wheeler SB, Reeder-Hayes K
Racial/Ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in endocrine therapy adherence in breast cancer: a systematic review.
The authors sought to understand factors that influence endocrine therapy (ET) adherence among racial/ethnic and socioeconomic subpopulations of breast cancer patients. They found significant underuse of ET among minority and low-income women. They further noted that both race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status are associated with ET use in most settings.
AHRQ-funded; HS021282.
Citation: Roberts MC, Wheeler SB, Reeder-Hayes K .
Racial/Ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in endocrine therapy adherence in breast cancer: a systematic review.
Am J Public Health 2015 Jul;105 Suppl 3:e4-e15. doi: 10.2105/ajph.2014.302490.
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Keywords: Cancer: Breast Cancer, Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Social Determinants of Health
Juarez DT, Williams AE, Chen C
Factors affecting medication adherence trajectories for patients with heart failure.
The researchers examined the relationship between patient characteristics and medication adherence trajectories for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). They found that age, region, education, smoking, and race were all significantly associated with the likelihood of belonging to a particular trajectory (low, increasing, decreasing, and high adherence). Nonwhites were less likely to be in the high adherence group, and smoking was more common in the low adherence group (22 percent) than in the high group (10 percent).
AHRQ-funded; HS017016; HS018072.
Citation: Juarez DT, Williams AE, Chen C .
Factors affecting medication adherence trajectories for patients with heart failure.
Am J Manag Care 2015 Mar;21(3):e197-205.
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Keywords: Patient Adherence/Compliance, Medication, Heart Disease and Health, Social Determinants of Health