What is the impact of medication adherence interventions on heart failure mortality and readmission rates?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials found that medication adherence interventions have been associated with improved heart failure mortality and readmission rates. Specifically, a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (J AHA) in 2016 reported that medication adherence interventions can reduce heart failure mortality rates by up to 39%, as well as reduce readmission rates by up to 44%. These results suggest that medication adherence interventions may play an important role in improving outcomes for patients with heart failure.