What is known about this subject
- Previous research shows that adherence to statin therapy varies
between 32-79%.
- Earlier studies demonstrated health system factors like continuity of
care and complete treatment information are factors that are
positively associated with adherence to drug treatment in chronic
conditions as well as in statin use.
- Patients who experienced a higher quality of care and/or a higher
degree of shared decision making had more knowledge of their illness,
were more actively involved in their own treatment, were more
confident in their communication with healthcare providers and had
higher adherence rates.