Distinguishing patterns in the dynamics of long-term medication use by Markov analysis: beyond persistence

Distinguishing patterns in the dynamics of long-term medication use by Markov analysis: beyond persistence

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In order to accurately distinguish gaps of varying length in drug treatment for chronic conditions from discontinuation without resuming therapy, short-term observation does not suffice. Thus, the use of inhalation corticosteroids (I...

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Main Authors: Lammers Jan-Willem J, Bracke Madelon, Bouvy Marcel L, Belitser Svetlana V, Menckeberg Tanja T, Raaijmakers Jan AM, Leufkens Hubert GM
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-07-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/7/106

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