Technology-mediated interventions for enhancing medication adherence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite effective therapies for many conditions, patients find it difficult to adhere to prescribed treatments. Technology-mediated interventions (TMIs) are increasingly being used with the hope of improving adherence.

Objective

To assess the effects of TMI, intended to enhance patient adherence to prescribed medications, on both medication adherence and clinical outcomes.

Methods

A secondary in-depth analysis was conducted of the subset of studies that utilized technology in at least one component of the intervention from an updated Cochrane review on all interventions for enhancing medication adherence. We included studies that clearly described an information and communication technology or medical device as the sole or major component of the adherence i

SUBMITTER: Mistry N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7659214 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature