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A personalized medication management platform (PMMP) to improve medication adherence: A randomized control trial
Chu-Ya Huang1, Phung-Anh Alex Nguyen2, Daniel L Clinciu3
1Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Taiwan College of Healthcare Executives, Taiwan.
Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|March 4, 2017
Summary
Personalized medication reminders via SMS significantly improved medication adherence and disease management. This intervention reduced medication delays and forgetfulness, leading to better health outcomes and cost savings.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Health Services Research
- Patient Adherence
Background:
- Medication non-adherence leads to significant health complications and costs.
- A personalized medication management platform (PMMP) was developed to address these issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of a PMMP in improving medication adherence.
- To evaluate the impact of PMMP on self-management and medication costs.
Main Methods:
- A randomized control trial involving 1198 participants aged over 20.
- Intervention group received daily SMS reminders; control group did not.
- Primary outcome: change in medication delays and forgetfulness after 7 days.
Main Results:
- Medication delays reduced by 67% in the intervention group vs. 37% in control.
- Forgotten medications decreased by 41% in the intervention group vs. 27% in control.
- 83% of patients found SMS reminders helpful; 92% would recommend the system.
Conclusions:
- SMS medication reminders improve adherence in nationalized healthcare systems.
- This intervention leads to cost savings and better disease management.
- Personalized, timely reminders are key to patient adherence.
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