Mobile phone text messaging for promoting adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile phone text messaging (SMS) has the potential to promote adherence to tuberculosis treatment. This systematic review aims to synthesize current evidence on the effectiveness of SMS interventions in improving patients' adherence to tuberculosis treatment.

Methods

We searched electronic databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Science Citation Index), reference lists of relevant articles, conference proceedings, and selected websites for eligible studies available by 15 February 2013; regardless of language or publication status. Two authors independently screened selected eligible studies, and assessed risk of bias in included studies; resolving discrepancies by discussion and consensus.

Results

We identified four studies that compared the outcomes of the SMS interv

SUBMITTER: Nglazi MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4219402 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature