Improved adherence with Medicines Use Review service in Slovenia: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Based on several existing patient-oriented activities, Medicines Use Review (MUR) service was standardized and officially adopted in Slovenia in 2015. Service aims to provide adherence support and ensure safe and effective medicines use. Therefore, the aim of the study was to evaluate the benefits of MUR in Slovenia, primarily the impact on medication adherence.

Methods

A randomised controlled trial was performed in community pharmacies to compare MUR with standard care. Patients were randomised into either the test (patients received MUR by a certified MUR provider at visit 1), or control group. The study primary outcome was self-reported adherence to multiple medications, assessed by electronic ©Morisky Widget MMAS-8 Software at the first visit (V1) and after 12

SUBMITTER: Nabergoj Makovec U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7986462 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature