The B-SMART Appropriate Medication-Use Process: A Guide for Clinicians to Help Patients— <i>Part 1: Barriers, Solutions, and Motivation</i>

Abstract

Research shows that the combination of education, empowerment of patients by providing tools and feedback, and ongoing encouragement given to patients will significantly improve adherence to therapy plans and improve outcomes than any one component alone.9,12,34 To complete this B-SMART approach to medication optimization, part 2 of this article in the Spring 2009 issue will discuss: Adherence Tools: Tools and reminders to keep patients on track; Relationships: Building positive relationships; and Triage: Direct patients' medication management plan into the broader health care system.