Association of a Smartphone Application With Medication Adherence and Blood Pressure Control: The MedISAFE-BP Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Medication nonadherence accounts for up to half of uncontrolled hypertension. Smartphone applications (apps) that aim to improve adherence are widely available but have not been rigorously evaluated.

Objective

To determine if the Medisafe smartphone app improves self-reported medication adherence and blood pressure control.

Design, setting, and participants

This was a 2-arm, randomized clinical trial (Medication Adherence Improvement Support App For Engagement-Blood Pressure [MedISAFE-BP]). Participants were recruited through an online platform and were mailed a home blood pressure cuff to confirm eligibility and to provide follow-up measurements. Of 5577 participants who were screened, 412 completed consent, met inclusion criteria (confirmed uncontrolled h

SUBMITTER: Morawski K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6145760 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature