Perceptions and experiences of using mobile technology for medication adherence among older adults with coronary heart disease: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Medication non-adherence is linked to adverse clinical outcomes (i.e. rehospitalization, mortality) among patients with coronary heart disease. Given its global adoption and growing popularity among older adults, mobile technology may be an effective strategy to improve medication adherence. The aim of this article is to present the perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs of individuals with coronary heart disease about using text messaging and mobile phone applications for medication adherence.

Methods

We recruited 28 participants (veterans and non-veterans) with a history of coronary heart disease and antiplatelet medication use in Northern California. We formed six focus groups of individuals who participated in three sessions (total 18 sessions). We analyzed our da

SUBMITTER: Park LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7241207 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature