%0 Journal Article
%T Nonadherence in type 2 diabetes: practical considerations for interpreting the literature
%A Blackburn DF
%A Swidrovich J
%A Lemstra M
%J Patient Preference and Adherence
%D 2013
%I Dove Medical Press
%R http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S30613
%X nadherence in type 2 diabetes: practical considerations for interpreting the literature Review (749) Total Article Views Authors: Blackburn DF, Swidrovich J, Lemstra M Published Date March 2013 Volume 2013:7 Pages 183 - 189 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S30613 Received: 22 December 2012 Accepted: 29 January 2013 Published: 04 March 2013 David F Blackburn,1 Jaris Swidrovich,2 Mark Lemstra1 1College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 2Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Abstract: The rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes poses a serious threat to human health and the viability of many health care systems around the world. Although several prescription medications can play a vital role in controlling symptoms and preventing complications, non-adherence to these therapies is highly prevalent and has been linked to increases in morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Although a vast array of significant adherence predictors has been identified, the ability to explain or predict non-adherence with known risk-factors remains poor. Further, the definitions, outcomes, and various measures used in the non-adherence literature can be misleading for the unfamiliar reviewer. In this narrative review, a practical overview of important considerations for interpreting adherence endpoints and measures is discussed. Also, an organizational framework is proposed to consider published adherence interventions. This framework may allow for a unique appreciation into areas of limited knowledge and thus highlights targets for future research.
%K medication adherence
%K compliance
%K type 2 diabetes
%K adherence interventions
%U https://www.dovepress.com/nonadherence-in-type-2-diabetes-practical-considerations-for-interpret-peer-reviewed-article-PPA