2009
Measuring Persistence to Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in Type 2 Diabetic Veterans
Kim N, Agostini J, Justice A. Measuring Persistence to Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in Type 2 Diabetic Veterans. Journal Of Pharmacy Technology 2009, 25: 223-229. PMID: 21779543, PMCID: PMC3139220, DOI: 10.1177/875512250902500402.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOral hypoglycemic agentsHypoglycemic agentsDiabetic veteransTotal daysStudy entryMedian persistenceKappa agreement statisticsContinuous refillMultiple comorbiditiesMost patientsMedian ageDiabetes controlMedication adherenceInclusion criteriaEligible veteransPoor persistenceSubstantial proportionClinical applicationVeteransPatientsFirst yearAgreement statisticsDaysPrescriptionContinuous fill
2006
Challenges in ambulatory resident education: medication knowledge in disadvantaged patients.
Kim N, Talwalkar J, Holmboe E. Challenges in ambulatory resident education: medication knowledge in disadvantaged patients. Connecticut Medicine 2006, 70: 549-57. PMID: 17131901.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication knowledgePatients' medication knowledgeSide effectsMedication namesPoor medication knowledgeLow-income patientsCross-sectional studyDiscrepant medicationsResident providersClinic visitsMost patientsDisadvantaged patientsMedication adherenceMedication mismanagementSame clinicTherapeutic failureChronic conditionsChronic diseasesTreatment goalsMedication informationClinic accessPatientsMedicationsTeaching clinicPatient safety