Optimization of Drug Utilization and Medication Adherence

Dear Colleagues,

This Topic focuses on optimizing medicine use and adherence to provide a comprehensive overview of current trends and future directions in drug utilization research. Recognizing that medication-taking behavior is highly complex and individualized, this issue emphasizes the need for multifactorial strategies to enhance medication adherence and evidence of methods to analyze it. Hence, we invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies addressing strategies to improve medication adherence, evaluating the economic impact of non-adherence, and developing innovative approaches to optimize drug utilization. Studies examining strategies to analyze and report medication adherence data as well as the role of healthcare providers, patient education, and technology use in promoting adherence are also welcome. Both quantitative and qualitative (and mixed) methods will be considered. Given that medication adherence is particularly crucial for chronic conditions, we encourage contributions exploring challenges and solutions in chronic disease management and the effectiveness of intervention programs.

Prof. Dr. Enrica Menditto
Dr. Sara Mucherino
Dr. Ignacio Aznar-Lou
Topic Editors