Trajectory Patterns of Adherence to Oral Anticoagulants and Associated Factors Among Chinese Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Latent Growth Mixture Model.

Key Result

Distinct longitudinal nonadherence patterns to oral anticoagulants were identified among Chinese atrial fibrillation patients, highlighting the need for ongoing adherence monitoring.

Key Points

• The aim is to identify longitudinal patterns of adherence to oral anticoagulants among Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation.
• Used a latent growth mixture model to analyze adherence patterns.
• Focused on Chinese patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
• Examined factors associated with adherence levels over time.
• Identified distinct patterns of nonadherence to oral anticoagulants.
• Highlighted the importance of monitoring adherence longitudinally for better patient outcomes.