Actionable Adherence Monitoring: Technological Methods to Monitor and Support Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy

AbstractPurpose of ReviewCurrent digital technologies are being used for “actionable adherence monitoring”; that is, technologies that can be used to identify episodes of non-adherence to ART in a timely manner such that tailored interventions based on adherence data can be provided when and where they are needed most.Recent FindingsCurrent digital communication technologies used to monitor ART adherence include electronic adherence monitors (EAMs), digital ingestion monitors, cellular phones, and electronic pharmacy refill tracking systems.SummaryCurrently available real-time adherence monitoring approaches based on cellular technology allow for the delivery of interventions precisely when and where they are needed. Such technology can potentially enable significant efficiency of care delivery and impact on adherence and associated clinical outcomes. Standard digital advances, such as automated reminders in EAM and electronic pharmacy records, may also achieve improvements with relatively lower cost and easier implementation. Future research is needed to improve the functionality of these approaches, with attention paid to system-level issues through implementation science, as well as acceptability and ethical considerations at the individual level.
Source: Current HIV/AIDS Reports - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research