Investigating the feasibility of text message reminders to improve adherence to nebulized medication in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) often have suboptimal adherence rates to nebulized medication. Adherence barriers cited include forgetting to take the nebulizers, due to busy home and social lives. Text message reminders have been shown to be effective at improving adherence rates in other chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes.

Objective

The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility and efficacy of sending text reminders for a prolonged period of time to children with CF.

Materials and methods

Children with CF aged 5-16 years taking at least one medication via a nebulizer with an electronic adherence monitor were consented for the study. Text message reminders were sent to participants and/or parents via the hospital's automated text s

SUBMITTER: Morton RW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5428764 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature