A Comparative Trial of Improving Care for Underserved Asian Americans Infected with Hepatitis B Virus.
Grace X MaLin ZhuYin TanShumenghui ZhaiXiaoli MaOlorunseun O OgunwobiWei Jenny YangTsunyou TingSara KimMin Qi WangPublished in: Digestive diseases and sciences (2023)
Culturally and linguistically appropriate intervention has strong effects on adherence to follow-up care among Asian American hepatitis B patients experiencing challenges to medication adherence and follow up care. These findings further identify opportunities for practical implementation of evidence-based intervention that could lead to reductions in disparities in chronic liver disease and liver cancer among high-risk, underserved populations.
Keyphrases
- hepatitis b virus
- healthcare
- quality improvement
- palliative care
- randomized controlled trial
- affordable care act
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- pain management
- primary care
- newly diagnosed
- study protocol
- prognostic factors
- type diabetes
- adipose tissue
- health insurance
- phase iii
- weight loss
- glycemic control