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Open Access 21-12-2023

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

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

Published in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 3/2024

Abstract

For 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.

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Title: Effects of a medication adherence app among medically underserved adults with chronic illness: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Christa E. Hartch
Mary S. Dietrich
B. Jeanette Lancaster
Deonni P. Stolldorf
Shelagh A. Mulvaney
Publication date: 21-12-2023
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 3/2024
Print ISSN: 0160-7715
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3521
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-023-00446-2

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

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