Outcome measures for adherence data from a medication event monitoring system: A literature review.

ABSTRACT:

What is known

Currently, medication bottles with an electronic cap are frequently used to measure medication adherence. This system is termed medication event monitoring system (MEMS). To our knowledge, the optimal method to summarize data from MEMS has not yet been determined.

Objective

Look for best practices on how to quantify adherence data from MEMS.

Methods

Review of PubMed, Embase and Cochrane databases for the articles on medication adherence with MEMS.

Results

Of 1493 identified articles, 207 were included in this review. The MEMS cap was used for a median of 3 months (IQR: 4; range: 1 week to 24 months) in various health conditions. Many different outcome measures were used. Most studies computed an adherence score, expressed as the percentage of days

SUBMITTER: Hartman L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7379515 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature