The Effect of an Educational Intervention on Adherence to Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Medications in a Large Cohort of Older Adults with Glaucoma

Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy
Richard G FiscellaHitesh S Chandwani

Abstract

Glaucoma is a progressive, irreversible disease that can lead to vision loss and lower quality of life if treatment is not optimized. Effective glaucoma therapies are available to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) and minimize or delay disease progression. Nonetheless, adherence to treatment remains suboptimal for many patients. To identify potentially nonadherent patients and evaluate the effect of patient- and physician-centric educational interventions on adherence by using a validated predictive model of nonadherence to glaucoma medication. This prospective, randomized, controlled, and interventional study included Humana Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan patients with a glaucoma diagnosis between May and October 2014, ≥ 1 pharmacy claim for glaucoma medication, and ≥ 50% likelihood of nonadherence. Patients and physicians were randomized to cohorts A (no interventions), B (physician intervention), or C (patient and physician interventions). Physicians in cohorts B and C received information on the model, adherence, and patient profiles at baseline and months 3, 6, and 9. Patients in cohort C received educational materials on glaucoma and adherence (same schedule). The primary outcome was the proportion of days cover...Continue Reading

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