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Medication adherence: Scope of the problem, ways to measure, ways to improve, and the role of the pharmacist
Author(s) -
Touchette Daniel R.,
Sharp Lisa K.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of the american college of clinical pharmacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2574-9870
DOI - 10.1002/jac5.1070
Subject(s) - cornerstone , scope (computer science) , pharmacist , medication adherence , medicine , health care , clinical pharmacy , healthcare system , nursing , pharmacy , political science , computer science , art , law , visual arts , programming language
Background Medications are the cornerstone for the management of chronic conditions; however, approximately half of Americans do not take their prescribed medications as intended. Such behavior results in suboptimal clinical outcomes and financial strains on the health care system. Aims This manuscript outlines challenges with addressing medication adherence and proposes an integrated conceptual model with opportunities for pharmacists to intervene. Discussion and conclusion Pharmacists have many opportunities to support patients in adhering to their medications by addressing contextual issues.