Pilot Project to Determine Rates and Reasons for Non-Adherence in Patients Receiving Chronic Oral Antiarrhythmic Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation in the State of Nebraska
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 4
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sponsor
- Creighton University
- Enrollment
- 9
- Locations
- 3
- Primary Endpoint
- Adherence to anti-arrhythmic medication
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if follow-up by a pharmacist over the telephone improves adherence and short term clinical outcomes in the patient with atrial fibrillation prescribed an oral anti-arrhythmic medication. This study will also identify the reasons people stop taking their anti-arrhythmic therapy. A pharmacist will provide medication counseling about their anti-arrhythmic therapy, then will follow-up by telephone on a monthly basis to assess adherence over one year.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Prescribed a new anti-arrhythmic medication for atrial fibrillation
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Adherence to anti-arrhythmic medication
Time Frame: 1 year
Assessing whether patients stop taking anti-arrhythmic medication without instruction to do so by their physician.