Effect of Medication Nonadherence on Hospitalization and Mortality Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Archives of Internal MedicinePublished 25 September 2006
P. Michael Ho, John S. Rumsfeld, Frederick A. Masoudi, David L. McClure, Mary E. Plomondon, John F. Steiner
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Medication nonadherence is prevalent among patients with diabetes mellitus and is associated with adverse outcomes. Interventions are needed to increase medication adherence so that patients can realize the full benefit of prescribed therapies.
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