The Medication Experience Study

Using an Internet Survey to Improve Patient Adherence in Chronic Disease

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether participation in an Internet-based intervention helps improve medication use.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Any male or female 18 years or older, filling prescriptions for oral medications for hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, or depression at the Downtown Health Plaza, Piedmont Plaza, or Cancer Center Pharmacies.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to complete Internet surveys due to inadequate Internet access, not understanding a survey written in English, or lack of computer skills.
• Patient does not intend to continue using the same WFBMC-affiliated pharmacy for the next 12 months.