224. The impact of time preferences on diabetic patients’ adherence to therapy
Contributed abstract in session MD-4: Cost Effectiveness, stream Regular talks.
Monday, 13:50-15:00Room: Room S3
Authors (first author is the speaker)
| 1. | Hakan Kılıç
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| Koç University | |
| 2. | Evrim Didem Gunes
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| Operations and Information Systems, Koc University | |
| 3. | Şeyda Özcan
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| School of Health Sciences, Atılım University | |
| 4. | Oğuzhan Deyneli
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| Koç University |
Abstract
Non-adherence to therapy for patients with diabetes is expected to result in the deterioration of their health status and otherwise preventable hospitalizations that create a costly burden to the healthcare system. In their long-term chronic disease therapies, patients’ self-management efforts lead to better future health. However, a patient’s time preferences in terms of impatience, procrastination and self-awareness about procrastination might diminish the perceived future health benefits of adherence to therapy and motivate the patient to not adhere. We empirically examine this impact of time preferences on patient adherence. The previous work on this topic presents mixed conclusions about the relationship between adherence and time preferences. Moreover, there is no study investigating the effect of self-awareness. In addition to filling this gap, we aim to establish new insights by considering all dimension of adherence (medication, self-monitoring, follow-up visits, diet, exercise) together with possible operations management control by continuity of care and number of physician visits. A survey was conducted targeting adult patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes. Results of the study will be shared.
Keywords
- Cost effectiveness and health economics
Status: accepted
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