The aim of the study is to investigate whether a continuous interdisciplinary intervention improves medication adherence (primary efficacy endpoint) and leads to a reduction of hospitalizations and mortality (primary safety endpoint) in elderly patients with chronic heart failure. The intervention, consisting of regular contacts with the local pharmacy and weekly dosing aids, aims to improve medication adherence and management.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
258
Regular, pharmacy-based intervention conducted in cooperation with the treating physician: * Medication review at baseline: recording of all medicines currently taken (prescribed medication and self-medication), check for drug-related problems, consolidation of a medication plan. * Regularly (weekly): dose-dispensing of the medication (weekly dosing aid), discussion and counseling regarding medication, adherence, potential side effects, and signs and symptoms of cardiac decompensation; blood pressure and pulse measurement. If required: contact with patients' physician.
Saarland University
Homburg/Saar, Germany
Medication Adherence
Percentage of days covered (PDC) by prescribed medication and according to claims data
Time frame: 12 months
Days Lost Due to Unplanned Cardiovascular Hospitalizations or Death of Any Cause
Days lost due to unplanned cardiovascular hospitalizations or death of any cause
Time frame: 12 months
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