Self-reported adherence to direct oral anticoagulants versus warfarin therapy in a specialized thrombosis service —a cross-sectional study of patients in a Canadian Health Region
ConclusionsSelf-reported medication adherence was similar between warfarin and DOACs. Since suboptimal adherence is associated with poor clinical outcomes and increased costs, various stakeholders should emphasize the importance of medication adherence to oral anticoagulants at each patient encounter.
Source: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research
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