With the cost of chronic diseases continuing to spiral and patients commonly failing to comply with medication, Chris Evans, West Pharmaceutical Services, explains why connected health could be the answer.
Connected
Chronic diseases and conditions continue to be among the most common, and costly, of all health problems. Research indicates that a patient’s medication adherence is directly linked to favourable treatment outcomes for those managing chronic conditions. Yet patient compliance with chronic medication therapies is remarkably low – the World Health Organization estimates it at 50% internationally(1). Non-compliance can lead to poor clinical outcomes, increased costs for many healthcare financial stakeholders, including patients themselves, and lost revenue for pharmaceutical companies worldwide.