Behavioral Economic Insights to Improve Medication Adherence in Adults with Chronic Conditions: A Scoping Review.
Jacqueline RoseleurGillian HarveyNigel P StocksJonathan KarnonPublished in: The patient (2020)
Behavioral economic informed interventions show promise in terms of improving medication adherence. However, there is no single simple intervention. This review highlighted the importance of targeting non-adherent patients, understanding their reasons for non-adherence, providing reminders and feedback to patients and physicians, and measuring clinical outcomes in addition to medication adherence. Further research in settings that differ from the US health system is needed.