Adherence to oral anticoagulation measured by electronic monitoring in a Belgian atrial fibrillation population.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Stroke prevention using oral anticoagulation (OAC) is the first management priority in atrial fibrillation (AF). Despite the importance of good therapy adherence, real-world adherence is still suboptimal. Patient education and adherence monitoring with new technologies are recommended. The main purpose of this sub-analysis of the AF-EduCare trial was to evaluate the effect of personalized follow-up strategies on adherence to OAC.

Methods

Regimen adherence was monitored by the electronic Medication Event Monitoring System cap at the start of the trial (M1) and after 12 months (M2), each for three months. Patients were part of one of three education groups (In-person, Online or App-based) or the standard care (SC) group. All are qualified for OAC therapy.

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SUBMITTER: Knaepen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10698080 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature