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Medication Adherence in Rheumatic Diseases

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Chronic Rheumatic Diseases
Registration Number
NCT06018350
Lead Sponsor
Duke University
Brief Summary

The investigators will pilot test a clinician-led intervention to improve medication adherence in general rheumatology clinic across a spectrum of rheumatic diseases. The study will assess feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity, and explore signal for improved medication adherence.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • all providers at Southpoint Rheumatology All patients with a rheumatic disease diagnosis currently prescribed at least one rheumatic medication will be included in the analysis
Exclusion Criteria
  • new patients, those who are not prescribed any rheumatic disease medications, or do not have available pharmacy refill data

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Intervention Feasibility4 weeks

Percent of visits with EMR documentation of providers reviewing refills

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in medication adherencebaseline, 6 months

90-day medication possession ratio at 6 months after the intervention visit compared to baseline

Acceptability4 weeks

Provider survey based on the Acceptability of Intervention Measure, scores range from 1-5, 5 is most acceptable

Acceptability, as measured by the percentage of patients who report a positive feeling after having an adherence conversation with their providers4 weeks

Patient survey will be administered after their provider visit

Fidelity4 weeks

Frequency of EMR documentation of completing the intervention components of reviewing pharmacy refills and using effective communication strategies

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Duke University

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Durham, North Carolina, United States

Duke University
🇺🇸Durham, North Carolina, United States
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