01.08.2017 | Commentary
Preferences for Health Interventions: Improving Uptake, Adherence, and Efficiency
Erschienen in: The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research | Ausgabe 4/2017
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Many health interventions are used by far fewer patients and at less frequent intervals than recommended by clinical guidelines. Preventive care, screenings, vaccinations, and treatments may be highly cost effective when used as directed [1]. However, when interventions are not aligned with patients’ needs, low uptake and poor adherence can squander limited resources. To improve uptake, adherence, and efficiency, interventions must take into account the preferences of the intended target populations. …Anzeige