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Improving medication adherence through technology: analyzing the managing meds video challenge.

Matthew S Laffer¹, Steven R Feldman

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Summary

Patients leverage various technologies, including reminder apps and online platforms, to improve medication adherence. These digital tools help individuals manage their prescriptions effectively.

Keywords:

apps compliance internet mobile technology text message treatment

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Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

Published on: April 12, 2021

Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Patient Adherence Research
Digital Health Technologies

Background:

Medication non-adherence presents a significant public health challenge.
Patient-generated insights offer novel strategies for improving medication adherence.
The Managing Meds Video Challenge, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services initiative, engaged patients in sharing medication management techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and categorize the technologies patients utilize for medication adherence.
To understand patient-driven innovations in managing complex medication regimens.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 17 video submissions from the Managing Meds Video Challenge.
Qualitative assessment of patient-shared strategies for medication management using technology.

Main Results:

Patients employ diverse technological solutions, including calendar and reminder applications (e.g., MedCoach, Walgreens, CVS).
Internet-based resources facilitate medication management, electronic health record access, and online prescription ordering.
A primary reliance on reminder systems was observed among participating patients.

Conclusions:

Patients actively use a range of digital tools to enhance medication adherence.
Reminder systems represent a key technological approach favored by patients for managing medications.