Publications by authors named "Carol J Hope"

Purpose: The association of medication adherence, knowledge, and skills with emergency department (ED) visits by patients 50 years of age or older with congestive heart failure (CHF) was studied.

Methods: The patients in this study were enrolled in the usual care group of an ongoing trial of patients with CHF to determine the effects of a pharmacy-based intervention on relevant outcomes. Participants' medication knowledge and skills were assessed during individual interviews.

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