Impact of text message reminders on immunosuppressive medication adherence among kidney transplant recipients: A randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the most common problems encountered in transplant patients is nonadherence with immunosuppressive drugs, one of the most important reasons for graft rejection.

Objective

The study aimed to assess the impact of text message reminders on medication adherence among kidney transplant recipients.

Design

A randomized controlled trial.

Participants

The study was conducted from January to October 2021. This study included a total of 100 patients receiving a kidney transplant, 50 in the intervention group and 50 in the control group.

Measurements

Patients in the intervention group were sent text message reminders four times a day during the 6th-9th months after transplantation. Control patients received no such intervention. Tacrolimus concentr

SUBMITTER: Erdal K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11656671 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature