Associations Between Treatment Satisfaction, Medication Beliefs, and Adherence to Disease-Modifying Therapies in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

Background: Adherence to disease-modifying therapy (DMT) remains problematic for many patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). An improved understanding of factors affecting DMT adherence may inform effective interventions. This study examined associations between treatment satisfaction, medication beliefs, and DMT adherence.

Development of a New Tool for Evaluating the Benefit of Preventive Treatments for Migraine on Functional Outcomes - The Migraine Functional Impact Questionnaire (MFIQ).

Objective: The objective of this study was to develop a method for evaluating patient-relevant outcomes of interventions for preventing migraine attacks, followed by an assessment of the content validity of a new patient-reported outcome (PRO) instrument: the Migraine Functional Impact Questionnaire (MFIQ).

Background: The aim of preventive treatments for migraine is not only to reduce migraine frequency, but also to restore patients' ability to function and improve quality of life.

Methods: A multi-stage process based on best practice methods and regulatory guidelines for ensuring content validity of PRO instruments for evaluating treatment benefit was followed.

Determinants of health-related quality of life in international graduate students.

Introduction: International graduate students often experience additional levels of stress due to acculturation. Given the impact of stress on health outcomes (both physical and mental), this study examined the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in international graduate students to determine its association with acculturative stress, perceived stress, and use of coping mechanisms.

Methods: A cross-sectional, self-administered survey was designed and sent to 38 student chapters within the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) student network.

Predictors of prostate cancer screening using Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Use.

Purpose: The purposes of the study were to examine the prevalence of prostate cancer screening (PCS) in the United States and to identify predictors of PCS guided by Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Use (ABM).

Methods: PCS rates were analyzed in men (aged ≥40y) using 2014 data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Descriptive analysis was conducted using sampling weights to determine the prevalence of PCS (i.

Consumer perceptions about a community pharmacy-based medication take back program.

The stockpiling and improper disposal of unused or expired medications has the potential to harm the environment and humans. Community-based medication take-back programs have been established to ensure proper disposal of unused drugs; however, few of these programs present consumers' perceptions about the program. Therefore, the main aims of this pilot study are 1) to assess the users' and non-users' perceptions about a medication take-back program and 2) to determine if perceptions differ between users and non-users.