Transplant regimen adherence for kidney recipients by engaging information technologies (TAKE IT): Rationale and methods for a randomized controlled trial of a strategy to promote medication adherence among transplant recipients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several studies report a high prevalence of non-adherence to prescribed immunosuppressive (IS) medications among kidney transplant recipients (KTRs), yet few interventions have been effective for helping patients sustain appropriate post-transplant adherence. We describe a multifaceted, evidence-based, medication adherence monitoring strategy ('TAKE IT') that leverages available transplant center resources to identify potential medication non-adherence and other concerns earlier to prevent complications that could result from inadequate IS adherence.

Methods

The TAKE IT strategy includes: 1) medication adherence mobile application; 2) routine, online patient self-reported adherence assessments; 3) care alert notifications via the electronic health record (EHR) dir

SUBMITTER: Serper M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8089037 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature