@article {3007, title = {Monitoring medication adherence by unannounced pill counts conducted by telephone: reliability and criterion-related validity.}, journal = {HIV clinical trials}, volume = {9}, year = {2008}, month = {2008 Sep-Oct}, pages = {298-308}, abstract = {Although demonstrated valid for monitoring medication adherence, unannounced pill counts conducted in patients{\textquoteright} homes are costly and logistically challenging. Telephone-based unannounced pill counts offer a promising adaptation that resolves most of the limitations of home-based pill counting. Purpose: We tested the reliability and criterion-related validity of a telephone-based unannounced pill count assessment of antiretroviral adherence.}, keywords = {Adult, Anti-HIV Agents, Female, Health Care Surveys, HIV Infections, Humans, Interviews as Topic, Male, Medication Adherence, Middle Aged, Viral Load}, issn = {1528-4336}, doi = {10.1086/528859}, author = {Kalichman, Seth C and Amaral, Christina M and Cherry, Chauncey and Flanagan, Jody and Pope, Howard and Eaton, Lisa and Kalichman, Moira O and Cain, Demetria and Detorio, Mervi and Caliendo, Angela and Schinazi, Raymond F} }