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Enhancement in medication adherence amidst COVID-19 using active reminders
Saibal Kumar Saha1, Anindita Adhikary1, Ajeya Jha1
1Department of Management Studies, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Sikkim Manipal University, Sikkim, India.
The European Physical Journal. Special Topics
|March 21, 2022
Summary
Active reminders significantly improved medication adherence during COVID-19 by positively influencing patient beliefs and the perceived importance of physician instructions. This study highlights the role of reminders in enhancing patient compliance.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Behavioral Medicine
Background:
- Medication adherence is crucial for effective treatment, especially during public health crises like COVID-19.
- Patient factors such as beliefs and perception of physician instructions significantly influence adherence.
- Low medication adherence can lead to poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of active reminders on medication adherence among patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To assess how patients' perceptions of side effects, physician instructions, and personal beliefs mediate the effect of reminders on adherence.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 583 participants in Sikkim, India.
- Data collected on medication adherence, perception of side effects, importance of physician instructions, and beliefs.
- Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- Active reminders significantly enhanced patients' perception of the importance of physician instructions.
- Reminders also positively impacted patients' beliefs regarding their medication.
- These mediated effects ultimately led to increased medication adherence rates.
Conclusions:
- Active reminders are an effective tool for improving medication adherence, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Interventions targeting patient beliefs and understanding of physician instructions can enhance adherence.
- Future research should explore scalable reminder systems for diverse patient populations.
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