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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedChecchi KD, Huybrechts KF, Avorn J
Electronic medication packaging devices and medication adherence: a systematic review.
The authors conducted a systematic review of studies testing the effectiveness of electronic medication packaging (EMP) devices. From the 37 studies included in the review, they determined that although many varieties of EMP devices exist, data supporting their use are limited, with variability in the quality of studies testing EMP devices.
AHRQ-funded; HS18465
Citation: Checchi KD, Huybrechts KF, Avorn J .
Electronic medication packaging devices and medication adherence: a systematic review.
JAMA. 2014 Sep 24;312(12):1237-47. doi: 10.1001/jama.2014.10059..
Keywords: Medication, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Safety, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Nundy S, Dick JJ, Chou CH
Mobile phone diabetes project led to improved glycemic control and net savings for Chicago plan participants.
Mobile phones are a promising tool to use in engaging patients in behavior change and facilitating self-care between visits. The researchers examined the impact of a six-month mobile health (mHealth) demonstration project among adults with diabetes. In addition to pre-post improvements in glycemic control and patients’ satisfaction with overall care, they observed a net cost savings of 8.8 percent.
AHRQ-funded; HS000084.
Citation: Nundy S, Dick JJ, Chou CH .
Mobile phone diabetes project led to improved glycemic control and net savings for Chicago plan participants.
Health Aff 2014 Feb;33(2):265-72. doi: 10.1377/hlthaff.2013.0589..
Keywords: Diabetes, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Adherence/Compliance, Patient Self-Management, Telehealth
Norton BL, Person AK, Castillo C
Barriers to using text message appointment reminders in an HIV clinic.
The researchers conducted a randomized, controlled trial of text message reminders in a large HIV clinic. They found that there were no differences in clinic attendance rates between the group that received text reminders versus the group that did not (72 versus 81 percent). They concluded that barriers must be addressed before they are used as a universal approach to improve clinic attendance.
AHRQ-funded; HS000079.
Citation: Norton BL, Person AK, Castillo C .
Barriers to using text message appointment reminders in an HIV clinic.
Telemed J E Health 2014 Jan;20(1):86-9. doi: 10.1089/tmj.2012.0275..
Keywords: Communication, Health Information Technology (HIT), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Patient Adherence/Compliance
Pevnick JM, Li N, Asch SM
Effect of electronic prescribing with formulary decision support on medication tier, copayments, and adherence.
The researchers evaluated whether formulary decision support (FDS) could reduce patient medication costs, and thereby improve adherence. In the studied population, interruptive FDS shifted prescribing toward preferred tier medications, but these medications were only minimally less expensive for patients. Thus, FDS did not significantly increase adherence.
AHRQ-funded; HS016391.
Citation: Pevnick JM, Li N, Asch SM .
Effect of electronic prescribing with formulary decision support on medication tier, copayments, and adherence.
BMC Med Inform Decis Mak 2014;14:79. doi: 10.1186/1472-6947-14-79..
Keywords: Electronic Prescribing (E-Prescribing), Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Health Information Technology (HIT)