Why the study?
Does increased adherence to antihypertensive agents reduce vascular events, hospitalization, and healthcare costs?
Population
Individuals prescribed antihypertensive agents
Comparison
Increased level of adherence to antihypertensive… vs Low adherence to antihypertensive agents
Design
Other
Authors
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May support adherence monitoring in hypertension; leaves open causal effects of interventions on events.
Does increased adherence to antihypertensive agents reduce vascular events, hospitalization, and healthcare costs?
Increased adherence to antihypertensive agents is associated with better health outcomes and economic gains.
Dragomir et al. (2010) studied this question.