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UrduISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research announced the publication of a new report from the ISPOR Medication Adherence and Persistence Special Interest Group revealing significant inconsistencies in how researchers measure the effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving medication adherence. The report, “A Systematic Review of Outcomes for Assessment of Medication Adherence Enhancing Interventions: An ISPOR Special Interest Group Report” was published in the February 2024 issue of Value in Health.
Tag: Medication Adherence
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