%0 Journal Article
%T Effect of different methods for estimating persistence and adherence to new glucose-lowering drugs: results of an observational, inception cohort study in Portugal
%A Ana Paula Martins
%A Carla Torre
%A Hubert Leufkens
%A Jos¨¦ Guerreiro
%A Jo£¿o Filipe Raposo
%A Patr¨ªcia Longo
%J Archive of "Patient preference and adherence".
%D 2018
%R 10.2147/PPA.S170134
%X Several methods have been developed for assessing medication-taking behavior; understanding the determinants and variability in estimates obtained is crucial in interpreting results. We estimated persistence and adherence levels to new glucose-lowering drugs (GLDs) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients using different methods: through the collection of pharmacy records and combining pharmacy records with self-reported data
%K type 2 diabetes mellitus
%K medication use behavior
%K discontinuation
%K daily practice
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6103301/