Description
The risk of stroke is high among elderly patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and is associated with inadequate adherence to oral anticoagulation (OAC) therapy. Reasons for non-adherence may include patients’ lack of knowledge about their disease. Research suggests that health education could increase patient engagement. Prior interventions to increase engagement were directed at promoting good health behaviors, such as regular checkups and medication adherence. In this study, the multi-platform technology intervention delivered regular personalized education to AF patients to increase their engagement. Educational messages included tailored text content as well as topic-specific videos featuring both health system cardiologists or pharmacists and patients. In this presentation, we share the relationship between patient engagement in their health and adherence with taking medication.
Describe the new knowledge and additional skills the participant will gain after attending your presentation.: Audience members will understand the relationship of patient health engagement and medication adherence measured through a smart pill bottle.
Authors:
Michael Mirro (Presenter)
Parkview Health
Shauna Wagner, Parkview Health
Romisa Rohani Ghahari, Parkview Health
Ryan Ahmed, Parkview Health
Rachel Pfafman, Parkview Health
Mindy Flanagan, Parkview Health
Michelle Drouin, Parkview Health
Tammy Toscos, Parkview Health
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