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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 5 of 5 Research Studies DisplayedWickwire EM, Bailey MD, Somers VK
CPAP adherence is associated with reduced inpatient utilization among older adult Medicare beneficiaries with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of adherence to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on health care utilization among a nationally representative and sample of older adults with multiple morbidities and pre-existing cardiovascular disease and subsequently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea in the United States. The investigators concluded that in this nationally representative sample of older Medicare beneficiaries with multiple morbidities and relative to low adherers, high adherers demonstrated reduced inpatient utilization.
AHRQ-funded; HS024560.
Citation: Wickwire EM, Bailey MD, Somers VK .
CPAP adherence is associated with reduced inpatient utilization among older adult Medicare beneficiaries with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
J Clin Sleep Med 2022 Jan;18(1):39-45. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.9478..
Keywords: Elderly, Medicare, Sleep Problems, Cardiovascular Conditions, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Hospitalization, Healthcare Utilization, Respiratory Conditions
Carballo NJ, Alessi CA, Martin JL
Perceived effectiveness, self-efficacy, and social support for oral appliance therapy among older veterans with obstructive sleep apnea.
Adherence to oral appliance therapy may be influenced by patients' perceived effectiveness of the therapy, self-efficacy, and availability of social support. The researchers examined these perceptions among older adults with obstructive sleep apnea who were prescribed oral appliance therapy. They concluded that only about one third of older adults perceived it as an effective treatment, were confident about oral appliance use, and/or believed that they would receive needed support.
AHRQ-funded; HS024379.
Citation: Carballo NJ, Alessi CA, Martin JL .
Perceived effectiveness, self-efficacy, and social support for oral appliance therapy among older veterans with obstructive sleep apnea.
Clin Ther 2016 Nov;38(11):2407-15. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2016.09.008.
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Keywords: Elderly, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Sleep Problems, Patient Self-Management
Doll JA, Hellkamp AS, Goyal A
Treatment, outcomes, and adherence to medication regimens among dual Medicare-Medicaid-eligible adults with myocardial infarction.
The purpose of the study was to examine the association of dual-eligible status with clinical outcomes and adherence to medication regimens among older adults after MI. The investigators found that compared with Medicare-only patients, older adults with dual Medicare-Medicaid eligibility presenting with MI had superior rates of medication adherence but higher rates of postdischarge readmission and adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; HS021092.
Citation: Doll JA, Hellkamp AS, Goyal A .
Treatment, outcomes, and adherence to medication regimens among dual Medicare-Medicaid-eligible adults with myocardial infarction.
JAMA Cardiol 2016 Oct 1;1(7):787-94. doi: 10.1001/jamacardio.2016.2724..
Keywords: Elderly, Medicaid, Medicare, Medication, Heart Disease and Health, Outcomes, Patient Adherence/Compliance
Albrecht JS, Park Y, Hur P
Adherence to maintenance medications among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. the role of depression.
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of depression on COPD maintenance medication adherence among of Medicare beneficiaries newly diagnosed with COPD. Average monthly adherence to COPD maintenance medications was low, peaking at 57 percent in the month after first fill and decreasing to 35 percent within 6 months. In the adjusted regression model, depression was associated with decreased adherence to COPD maintenance medications.
AHRQ-funded; HS024560.
Citation: Albrecht JS, Park Y, Hur P .
Adherence to maintenance medications among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. the role of depression.
Ann Am Thorac Soc 2016 Sep;13(9):1497-504. doi: 10.1513/AnnalsATS.201602-136OC.
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Keywords: Respiratory Conditions, Elderly, Medication, Patient Adherence/Compliance, Depression
Farris KB, Salgado TM, Aneese N
Effect of clinical and attitudinal characteristics on obtaining comprehensive medication reviews.
The researchers sought to quantify the association between attitudinal and clinical factors with intention and predict future behavior to obtain a comprehensive medication reviews (CMR) among Medicare Part D beneficiaries. They found that worrying about medications doing more harm than good, number of pharmacies where participants obtained their medications from, number of medications, and number of medical conditions predicted intention to obtain a CMR.
AHRQ-funded; HS018353.
Citation: Farris KB, Salgado TM, Aneese N .
Effect of clinical and attitudinal characteristics on obtaining comprehensive medication reviews.
J Manag Care Spec Pharm 2016 Apr;22(4):388-95. doi: 10.18553/jmcp.2016.22.4.388.
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Keywords: Medication, Medicare, Elderly, Medication: Safety, Patient Adherence/Compliance