Meta-analysis on the effect of text message reminders for HIV-related compliance.

ABSTRACT: For the treatment of HIV, compliance in regard to appointment attendance and medication usage is critical. Various methods have been attempted to increased HIV care compliance, and a method that has inspired many published studies is text message reminders. We conducted a meta-analysis of the literature from inception through May 2016 using the following databases: Pubmed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and Cochrane. Examples of terms used in the search included exploded versions of "HIV, "AIDS", "cell phone", "SMS", "text message", "reminder". After abstract and manuscript review, articles were discussed with co-author and included based on consensus. We excluded qualitative analyses, observational studies without an intervention, and studies without a control or pre-intervention group.

SUBMITTER: Mayer JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5480218 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature