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

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 ’sd = -0.52,p = .014) and medication self-efficacy (Cohen’sd = 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.

Source: Journal of Behavioral Medicine - December 21, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research