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A daily SMS reminder increases adherence to asthma treatment: a three-month follow-up study
Ulla Strandbygaard1, Simon Francis Thomsen, Vibeke Backer
1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen NV, Denmark.
Background:
Poor adherence to asthma treatment is a well-recognised challenge and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and consumption of health care resources. This study examined the impact of receiving a daily text message reminder on one's cell phone on adherence to asthma treatment.
Methods:
A total of 26 subjects aged 18-45 years, with a clinical history of asthma and a positive methacholine challenge test (PD(20)
Results:
The absolute difference in mean adherence rate between the two groups after 12 weeks was 17.8%, 95% CI (3.2-32.3%), p=0.019. No significant differences were observed between the two randomisation groups for the secondary outcomes.
Conclusion:
Daily text message reminders are already after a short period of observation associated with increased adherence to anti-asthmatic medication.
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