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Baseline Assessment of an Inner City Population Enrolled in an Asthma Disease Management Programme: Data for Continuous Programme Improvement

Maljanian, Rose; Goethe, John W.; Wolf, Scott A.; … - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 5 (1999) 3, pp. 135-143

-month follow-up. The patients (n = 228) had significantly lower functioning compared with the Medical Outcomes Study general …

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Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS(R)) Criteria to Determine the Quality of Asthma Care in Children: What Are the Limitations?

Farber, Harold J.; Schatz, Michael - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 15 (2007) 5, pp. 279-287

The Health Plan Employer Data and Information Set (HEDIS(R)) of the National Committee for Quality Assurance is a set … different health plans. The HEDIS(R) `Use of Appropriate Medications for People with Asthma' measure assesses the presence of an … of medical care delivered, but also broader aspects of the health of our society. Perhaps the future of asthma quality …

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Poor Adherence to Anti-inflammatory Medication in Asthma: Reasons, Challenges, and Strategies for Improved Disease Management

Elliott, Rachel A. - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 14 (2006) 4, pp. 223-233

The worldwide asthma prevalence is estimated to be 150 million and is increasing in most developed countries. This review examines evidence for the burden of illness caused by nonadherence in asthma, reasons for nonadherence, and the effectiveness of interventions to improve adherence. Evidence...

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The Role of Medication Adherence as a Determinant of Blood Pressure Control in a Managed Care Population

Shah, Nilay D.; Steiner, MaryAnn E.; Vermeulen, Lee C.; … - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 15 (2007) 4, pp. 249-256

Background: Disease management initiatives to improve hypertension care, commonly conducted in managed care organizations today, focus on many determinants of blood pressure control including medication adherence. Empirical evidence supporting the association between adherence and improved...

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Techniques for Measuring Medication Adherence in Hypertensive Patients in Outpatient Settings: Advantages and Limitations

Hawkshead, Jay; Krousel-Wood, Marie A. - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 15 (2007) 2, pp. 109-118

medical practice and health outcomes. …

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Patient and Physician Factors Contributing to Poor Outcomes in Patients with Asthma and COPD

Gillissen, Adrian; Wirtz, Hubertus; Juergens, Uwe - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 15 (2007) 6, pp. 355-376

Poor adherence with medical regimens by patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major problem facing medical practitioners, with patients typically taking approximately half the prescribed doses of self-administered medications. Poor adherence with medication...

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Psychoeducational Approaches to Medication Adherence in Patients with Bipolar Disorder

Sajatovic, Martha; Chen, Peijun; Dines, Philipp; … - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 15 (2007) 3, pp. 181-192

-adherence in BPD populations, measurement of adherence, risk factors for non-adherence, and general and psychoeducational … active role in managing their illness, which results in better health outcomes. Psychoeducation strategies for BPD that have …

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The Costs of Non-Adherence to Oral Antihyperglycemic Medication in Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus and Concomitant Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease in a Managed Care...

White, T. Jeffrey; Vanderplas, Ann; Chang, Eunice; … - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 12 (2004) 3, pp. 181-188

Objective: To assess the relationship between diabetic medication adherence, total healthcare costs, and utilization within patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and concomitant diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Research design and methods: This study was a retrospective analysis of...

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Treatment Expectations in Congestive Heart Failure: Implications for Patients Enrolled in Disease Management Programmes

Rich, Michael W. - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 4 (1998) 1, pp. 41-49

Heart failure (HF) is a major public health problem which is increasing in prevalence due to the aging of the …

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Adherence to Antipsychotic Treatment in Schizophrenia: What Role Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Play in Improving Outcomes?

Donohoe, Gary - In: Disease Management and Health Outcomes 14 (2006) 4, pp. 207-214

difficulties for health service providers is to establish the utility of such interventions, particularly when the economic costs …

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