Factors Influencing the Medication Adherence in Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Its Impact on Healthcare Utilization.
J Atten Disord
; 28(2): 168-177, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study aims to investigate the factors influencing medication adherence among adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and impact of central nervous system stimulants (CNS) adherence on healthcare utilization (HCU).Methods:
This was a cross-sectional study using Medical Expenditure Panel Survey 2013 to 2019, with participants (≥18 years of age) with ADHD and had at least one CNS prescription. Multivariate logistic and linear regression were utilized to evaluate the medication adherence and its impact on HCU, respectively.RESULT:
Total 798 (10,718,005 weighted) ADHD patients, were mostly White (81%), aged between 18 and 25 (35%), and non-adherent to CNS (65%). The use of extended-release medications (OR = 1.51 [1.03, 2.23]) and new users (OR = 3.46 [2.12, 5.63], p ≤ .05) were positively associated with medication adherence. The adherent group utilized more outpatient visits (0.04 vs. 0.46) and prescription refills (18.38 vs. 31.25) compared to non-adherent.CONCLUSION:
Our findings can be applied to improve the medication adherence, patient education, and optimize intervention for adults with ADHD.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad
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Estimulantes del Sistema Nervioso Central
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Atten Disord
Asunto de la revista:
PSICOLOGIA
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PSIQUIATRIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos