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September 2, 2017The Journals of Gerontology Series A133 citationsOpen Access

Adherence and Persistence Among Statin Users Aged 65 Years and Over: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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RORichard Ofori‐AsensoAJAvtar JakhuEZElla Zomer

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate the adherence and persistence rates among older adults using statins.
  • Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature
  • Focused on older adults aged 65 years and over
  • Identified strategies to improve adherence and persistence
  • Demonstrated low short and long-term adherence rates among older statin users
  • Highlighted a significant risk of discontinuation in this population
  • Indicated the need for improved strategies to achieve cardiovascular benefits

Abstract

There is poor short and long term adherence and persistence among older statin users. Strategies to improve adherence and reduce discontinuation are needed if the intended cardiovascular benefits of statin treatment are to be realized.

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Ofori‐Asenso et al. (2017) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d7c3f73b601d7be3ae2c69https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glx169
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