Improving medication adherence in adult kidney transplantation (IMAKT): A pilot randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: Resources to support long-term medication adherence in kidney transplantation are limited. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of an intervention designed for kidney transplant recipients to enhance medication adherence. A single-blind, multi-site, 12-month pilot randomised controlled trial was conducted at all five public hospitals providing adult kidney transplantation in Victoria, Australia. Participants were recruited at 4 to 6 weeks post-transplantation. Thirty-five participants were randomly assigned to a 3-month intervention, involving a face-to-face meeting (a medication review and a consumer-centred video) and health coaching every two weeks. Thirty-six were randomised to receive usual care. All participants were followed for nine months post-intervention. There were no dif

SUBMITTER: Low JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6531445 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature