The American Heart Association estimates that poor medication adherence results in 125,000 deaths each year. So it’s crucial to have a system that keeps you on track, says pharmacist Sue Ojageer.

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By moving beyond adherence and drug interactions to a holistic, outcomes-driven approach, health systems and providers can redefine how medication is used — not as a rigid protocol but as a ...

The SPUR tool was developed to help better understand the reasons for medication non-adherence, defined as the extent to which patients don’t take their medication as prescribed. Non-adherence ...

Medication adherence plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal health. Yet, studies indicate patient and caregiver awareness of medication adherence tools and support remains low, leading to ...

Medication non-adherence is a major societal problem with serious clinical and economic consequences, associated with 200,000 deaths and 125 billion euros of costs annually in Europe.

Forgetting a dose is just one of the reasons people with severe asthma don’t take their medication as prescribed. In some cases, adherence problems may stem from a care provider’s lapses.

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Medication management is not a new problem. In fact, nearly two-thirds of American adults—more than 131 million people—take prescription medication. And according to Public Health Reports, 75% ...

Medication adherence, the extent to which an individual’s behavior corresponds to a health care provider’s recommendations, remains an unaddressed challenge in health care.A quote by C ...

In summary, tools such as mHealth, including IVR, text messaging and electronic medical records, ... Opportunities for providers to monitor medication adherence will be necessary, ...