Learn to intervene: An adaptive learning policy for restless bandits in application to preventive healthcare
In many public health settings, it is important for patients to adhere to health programs, such
as taking medications and periodic health checks. Unfortunately, beneficiaries may …
as taking medications and periodic health checks. Unfortunately, beneficiaries may …
[HTML][HTML] Utilization and spending on potentially inappropriate medications by US older adults with multiple chronic conditions using multiple medications
Background The utilization of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) in older adults
can lead to adverse events and increased healthcare costs. Polypharmacy, the concurrent …
can lead to adverse events and increased healthcare costs. Polypharmacy, the concurrent …
Validation of EHR medication fill data obtained through electronic linkage with pharmacies
S Blecker, S Adhikari, H Zhang, JA Dodson… - Journal of managed …, 2021 - jmcp.org
BACKGROUND: Recent linkages between electronic health records (EHRs) and pharmacy
data hold opportunity for up-to-date assessment of medication adherence at the point of …
data hold opportunity for up-to-date assessment of medication adherence at the point of …
Patient factors associated with new prescribing of potentially inappropriate medications in multimorbid US older adults using multiple medications
Background The use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) is common in older
adults and is associated with potential negative consequences, such as falls and cognitive …
adults and is associated with potential negative consequences, such as falls and cognitive …
Comparison of provider satisfaction with specialty pharmacy services in integrated health-system and external practice models: a multisite survey
RH Anguiano, AD Zuckerman, E Hall… - American journal of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to obtain insight into providers' satisfaction with
services offered by health-system integrated specialty pharmacies and to determine whether …
services offered by health-system integrated specialty pharmacies and to determine whether …
Multidisciplinary efforts in combating nonadherence to medication and health care interventions: Opportunities and challenges for operations researchers
AM Prakash, C Vega, V Diaby… - IISE Transactions on …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Chronic diseases are a growing concern in public health. Lack of adherence to medications
and health care interventions is a major factor behind the worsening of chronic disease …
and health care interventions is a major factor behind the worsening of chronic disease …
Findings from a qualitative needs assessment of Equal Access Birmingham, a student-run free clinic in the southern United States
P Chilukuri, C Williams, S Dowla, S Paul… - Journal of Student …, 2021 - journalsrc.org
Background: Student-run free clinics (SRFCs) are becoming increasingly common across
the United States. To better understand clientele and improve these organizations, it is …
the United States. To better understand clientele and improve these organizations, it is …
Linkage to primary-care public health facilities for cardiovascular disease prevention: a community-based cohort study from urban slums in India
Objectives Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are important risk factors for cardiovascular
diseases (CVDs). Once identified with these conditions, individuals need to be linked to …
diseases (CVDs). Once identified with these conditions, individuals need to be linked to …
Heterogeneity of treatment effects among patients with type 2 diabetes and elevated body mass index in a study comparing group medical visits focused on weight …
EA Kobe, MJ Crowley, AS Jeffreys, WS Yancy Jr… - Medical care, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Background: Illuminating heterogeneity of treatment effect (HTE) within trials is important for
identifying target populations for implementation. Objective: The aim of this study was to …
identifying target populations for implementation. Objective: The aim of this study was to …
Use of machine learning to predict COPD treatments and exacerbations in medicare older adults: a comparison of multiple approaches
TT Le - 2021 - search.proquest.com
Background: Multiple comorbidities, suboptimal adherence to maintenance medications
(MMs), and exacerbations remain clinically important problems among older adults with …
(MMs), and exacerbations remain clinically important problems among older adults with …