An integrated continuity of care measure improves performance in models predicting medication adherence using population-based administrative data.

<h4>Objectives</h4>Continuity of care (COC) is considered an important determinant of medication adherence based on measures such as the usual provider continuity index (UPCI) that are derived exclusively from physician visit claims. This study aimed to: a) determine if high UPCI values...

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Main Authors: Shenzhen Yao, Lisa Lix, Gary Teare, Charity Evans, David Blackburn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264170