Yuling Chen, PhD
Feasibility and Efficacy of a Pharmacist-Led, Patient-Engaged, Digital Health-Enabled Shared Decision-Making Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence and Cardiovascular Health (PEACH)
Abstract
People with high blood pressure and other health problems like diabetes or high cholesterol are at higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. Optimizing health means taking medications regularly and making long-term lifestyle changes like eating better, being active, getting enough sleep, and not smoking—but making these changes can be hard. We have created a new program called PEACH to help by linking patients and pharmacists to make better health decisions (such as lifestyle changes and medication adherence) based on what matters most and works best for each person. Patients in the PEACH program will have access to an easy-to-use online tool called “Preferred-Heart” to guide these conversations. In this study, we will test whether PEACH helps people stick to their medications and improve heart health compared to usual care. Patients will meet virtually with a pharmacist and be followed for 12 weeks. Information from this study will help more people live longer, healthier lives.
I am very grateful to receive the PhRMA Foundation Faculty Starter Grant. This grant will enable me to launch an independent research project on shared decision-making in the field of cardiovascular care, and will contribute to improving patient-centered outcomes.
