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Effects of a medication adherence app among medically underserved adults with chronic illness: a randomized controlled trial

Published:2023-12-21 Issue: Volume: Page:
ISSN:0160-7715
Container-title:Journal of Behavioral Medicine
language:en
Short-container-title:J Behav Med

Author:

Hartch Christa E.^ORCID,Dietrich Mary S.^ORCID,Lancaster B. Jeanette,Stolldorf Deonni P.^ORCID,Mulvaney Shelagh A.^ORCID

Abstract

AbstractFor individuals living with a chronic illness who require use of long-term medications, adherence is a vital aspect of successful symptom management and outcomes. This study investigated the effect of a smartphone app on adherence, self-efficacy, knowledge, and medication social support in a medically underserved adult population with various chronic illnesses. Participants were randomized to a group who used the app for one month or a control group provided with a printed medication list. Compared to the control group, participants receiving the intervention had significantly greater medication adherence (Cohen’s d = -0.52, p = .014) and medication self-efficacy (Cohen’s d = 0.43, p = .035). No significant effects were observed related to knowledge or social support. The findings suggest use of the app could positively impact chronic disease management in a medically underserved population in the United States.

Funder

Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health,General Psychology

Link

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10865-023-00446-2.pdf

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