Abstract OBJECTIVE: The goal of this study was to determine if an interactive voice response system (IVRS) with daily self-management and clinical monitoring messages would be well accepted by patients and reduce 30-day congestive heart failure (CHF) readmissions. BACKGROUND: Patient adherence to a treatment regimen contributes to successful management following discharge for CHF. Cost-effective,

Abstract BACKGROUND: Antithrombotic treatment is a continuous therapy that is often performed in general practice and requires careful safety management. The aim of this study is to investigate whether a best-practice model that applies major elements of case management and patient education, can improve antithrombotic management in primary healthcare in terms of

Abstract BACKGROUND: Suboptimum medication adherence is common in the United States and leads to serious negative health consequences but may respond to intervention. PURPOSE: To assess the comparative effectiveness of patient, provider, systems, and policy interventions that aim to improve medication adherence for chronic health conditions in the United States. via Interventions to Improve Adherence

Abstract OBJECTIVES: To assess the integration of PROMs and patient education, using the joint-fitness programme, and the effectiveness of this combined approach on disease activity and adherence to therapy. via Arthritis education: the integrat... [Clin Exp Rheumatol. 2012 Nov-Dec] - PubMed - NCBI.

Abstract A 91-year-old woman living independently in the community presented along with her son for a medication therapy management (MTM) appointment with the clinical pharmacist at the University of Colorado Hospital Seniors Clinic. The purpose of the visit was to review the patient's medications, perform medication reconciliation, and identify ways to