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Methods to improve medication adherence

Mar 23, 2012 17:35 EDT


Piazza et al's recent study, which focused on patient education, is a starting point for improving adherence to medication, but the onus should be on drug manufacturers to devise innovative methods to promote adherence to their medications.

See also:

Piazza G, Nguyen TN, Morrison R, et al. Patient education program for venous thromboembolism prevention in hospitalized patients. Am J Med 2012; 125:258-264. Abstract.

Fanikos J, Piazza G, Zayaruzny M, et al. Long-term complications of medical patients with hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism. Thromb Haemost 2009; 102:688-693. Abstract.








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Methods to improve medication adherence
# 1 of 2
March 30, 2012 06:11 (EDT)
Anna
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March 30, 2012 06:12 (EDT)
Anna
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Samuel Z Goldhaber, MD
Professor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Director, Venous Thromboembolism Research Group
Co-Director, Anticoagulation Management Service
Cardiovascular Division
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA