Creating a synergy effect: A cluster randomized controlled trial testing the effect of a tailored multimedia intervention on patient outcomes

Non-adherence rates over 40% have been reported within chronic patients [1 –4] which may lead to an increase in health care costs, the probability of relapse of disease activity and reduced quality of life [5–8]. As a consequence, many adherence interventions have been developed. However, effective interventions are scarce. This may be due to interventions being applie d to patients for whom these are not suited: interventions are often aimed at one particular adherence barrier, regardless of the barriers patients perceive.

Source: Patient Education and Counseling - March 17, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Annemiek J. Linn, Liset van Dijk, Julia C.M. van Weert, Beniam G. Gebeyehu, Ad. A. van Bodegraven, Edith G. Smit Source Type: research