The Habit Formation trial of behavioral economic interventions to improve statin use and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease: Rationale, design and methodologies
Peter P Reese, Kevin G Volpp, Louise B Russell, George Loewenstein, Jiali Yan, David Pagnotti, Ryan McGilloway, Troyen Brennen, Darra Finnerty, Karen Hoffer, Sakshum Chadha, Iwan Barankay
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Background: Low adherence to statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) medication is common. Here, we report on the design and implementation of the Habit Formation trial. This clinical trial assessed whether the interventions, based on principles from behavioral economics, might improve statin adherence and lipid control in at-risk populations. We describe the rationale and methods for the trial, recruitment, conduct and follow-up. We also report on several barriers we encountered
Electronic Pill Bottles or Bidirectional Text Messaging to Improve Hypertension Medication Adherence (Way 2 Text): a Randomized Clinical Trial
Shivan J. Mehta, Kevin G. Volpp, Andrea B. Troxel, Susan C. Day, Raymond Lim, Noora Marcus, Laurie Norton, Sophia Anderson, David A. Asch
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Background: Poor medication adherence contributes to inadequate control of hypertension. However, the value of adherence monitoring is unknown.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of monitoring adherence with electronic pill bottles or bidirectional text messaging on improving hypertension control.
Design: Three-arm pragmatic randomized controlled trial.
Patients: One hundred forty-nine primary care patients aged 18-75 with hypertension and text messaging capabilities who
...Tailored medication adherence incentives for high-risk children with asthma: a pilot study
Chén C. Kenyon, Kavya G. Sundar, Siobhan M. Gruschow, William O. Quarshie, Chris Feudtner, Tyra C. Bryant-Stephens, Victoria A. Miller
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Objective: While reminder-based electronic monitoring systems have shown promise in enhancing inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) adherence in select populations, more engaging strategies may be needed in families of children with high-risk asthma. This study assesses the acceptability and feasibility of gain-framed ICS adherence incentives in families of urban, minority children with frequent asthma hospitalization.
Methods: We enrolled children aged 5-11 years with multiple yearly asthma hospitalizations in a 2-
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Inside the Black Box of Patient-Centered Medical Homes
The concept of a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) holds intuitive appeal, with its emphasis on coordination of care, improved patient-provider communication and patient engagement, use of health information technology, and expanded practice hours.
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Trends in P2Y12 Receptor Inhibitor Use and Adherence After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, 2008-2016
Post-angioplasty, patient adherence to recommended antiplatelet therapy decreased when newer, more expensive drugs were introduced. From 2008-2016, as the use of newer agents increased, the proportion of patients not filling any antiplatelet prescription within 30 days of discharge increased from 6.4% to 19.1%. In the subsequent 12 months, the newer drugs were associated with higher patient costs and lower adherence to recommended therapy.
Partners and Alerts in Medication Adherence: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Judd B. Kessler, Andrea B. Troxel, David A. Asch, Shivan J. Mehta...
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Background: Poor medication adherence is common and limits the effectiveness of treatment.
Objective: To investigate how social supports, automated alerts, and their combination improve medication adherence.
Design: Four-arm, randomized clinical trial with a 6-month intervention.
Participants: A total of 179 CVS health employees or adult dependents with CVS Caremark prescription coverage, a current daily statin prescription, a medication possession ratio less than 80%,...
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Association of high cost sharing and targeted therapy initiation among elderly Medicare patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma
Pengxiang (Alex) Li, Yu-Ning Wong, Jordan Jahnke, Amy R. Pettit, and Jalpa A. Doshi
In Cancer Medicine, Pengxiang (Alex) Li and colleagues, including Jalpa Doshi, explore whether high out-of-pocket costs limit access to oral therapies for Medicare patients newly diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Using 2011–2013 Medicare claims, the investigators identified 1,721 patients newly diagnosed with metastases in the liver, lung, or bone. They compared low-income Medicare Part D beneficiaries (who had low out-of-pocket costs due to...