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Effect of incentives for medication adherence on health care use and costs in methadone patients with HIV.

Author: BarnettPaul G, HallSharon M, HaugNancy A, SorensenJames L, WongWynnie

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Overview

Voucher incentives for on-time adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-positive methadone patients increased adherence by 22%. The incremental direct cost of the intervention was $292 per month.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: The potential benefits of anti-retroviral therapy for HIV is not fully realized because of difficulties in adherence with demanding treatment regimens, especially among injection drug users. METHODS: HIV-positive methadone patients who were less than 80% adherent with their primary anti...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19054631

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Improving Medication Adherence in Methadone Patients with HIV

The field of [HIV treatment] is constantly evolving, and one of the key challenges is [improving medication adherence]. This study investigates the impact of [incentive-based interventions] on [healthcare utilization and costs] in [methadone patients with HIV]. The researchers employed a [randomized controlled trial] design, where participants were assigned to either a group receiving [vouchers for medication adherence] or a control group. The study's findings demonstrate that [vouchers significantly increased adherence] to antiretroviral therapy, leading to [increased costs associated with medications]. This research highlights the potential benefits of [incentive-based programs] for [improving adherence and slowing disease progression] in HIV-positive methadone patients. However, the study also emphasizes the need for further research to explore [long-term sustainability and cost-effectiveness] of such interventions.

Incentives and Adherence: A Trade-Off?

This study reveals an interesting finding: [voucher incentives resulted in a significant increase in adherence] (78% in the intervention group vs. 56% in the control group) but [also led to higher medication costs] ($2572 in the voucher group vs. $1973 in the control group). This suggests a trade-off between [achieving better adherence and managing costs].

Balancing the Scales: Benefits and Costs

The researchers emphasize the [potential benefits] of improved adherence, including [slowing disease progression, reducing treatment resistance, and mitigating HIV transmission]. However, they also acknowledge the [increased costs] associated with the intervention. This prompts a critical discussion regarding the [optimal balance between cost and benefit] in healthcare interventions.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study emphasizes the importance of [addressing adherence challenges] in HIV-positive methadone patients. While [incentives show promise in improving adherence], the [cost-effectiveness] of such interventions needs further investigation. It's like trying to find the right balance in the desert: you want to reach your oasis (better health outcomes) but need to carefully consider your resources (cost) to avoid getting lost along the way.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2009-11-12
  2. Date Revised 2021-10-20
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

19054631

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

NIHMS93824

SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

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