Medication Adherence Improvement Similar for Shared Decision-Making Preference or Longer Patient-Provider Relationship

Conclusion:
The benefits of SDM over passive decision making on medication adherence were reduced with increasing years of the patient-provider relationship. Having an established relationship with the provider may have a positive impact on medication adherence that is comparable to relationships high in SDM.

Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - September 10, 2018 Category: Primary Care Authors: Schoenthaler, A., Rosenthal, D. M., Butler, M., Jacobowitz, L. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research