Older adults' preferences for features of medication adherence technologies: a preference elicitation study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Older adults are at risk of medication non-adherence due to complex medication regimens and medication management challenges. Medication adherence technologies can help, but previous research demonstrates variability in usability and preferences of their features among older adults. Therefore, our objective is to examine older adults' preferences for medication adherence technology features and their trade-offs to guide the development of these technologies. This will facilitate serving older adults better by addressing their needs and preference.

Methods

Guided by the Patient-Centered Benefit-Risk Framework, we conducted a questionnaire based preference elicitation study where older adults ranked 10 medication adherence technology features identified through qu

SUBMITTER: Elba G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12641034 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature