Distinguishing patterns in the dynamics of long-term medication use by Markov analysis: beyond persistence

• Main Authors: Lammers Jan-Willem J (Author), Bracke Madelon (Author), Bouvy Marcel L (Author), Belitser Svetlana V (Author), Menckeberg Tanja T (Author), Raaijmakers Jan AM (Author), Leufkens Hubert GM (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In order to accurately distinguish gaps of varying length in drug treatment for chronic conditions from discontinuation without resuming therapy, short-term observation does not suffice. Thus, the use of inhalation corticosteroids (I...