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Elevating Patient Engagement: Implementing EHR-Integrated Medication Reminders for Kidney Transplant Patients
Susan J Oudbier1,2,3, Linda W Peute4, Patty J I Teeuwisse5
1Amsterdam UMC, Outpatient Division, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 23, 2024
Summary
Integrated electronic health record (EHR) medication reminders help kidney transplant patients manage their medications. Over 40% found these digital health tools useful for timely medication adherence, improving self-management.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions
- Transplant medicine
- Health informatics
Background:
- Digital health tools can improve patient self-management and health outcomes.
- Integration with electronic health records (EHR) is crucial for effective digital health implementation.
- Medication adherence is vital for kidney transplant recipients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the implementation of an integrated patient portal medication reminder tool.
- To assess the impact of EHR-integrated reminders on medication adherence in kidney transplant patients.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a patient portal with medication reminders integrated with the EHR.
- Surveying kidney transplant patients regarding their experience with the integrated tool.
Main Results:
- 40.5% of kidney transplant patients reported that the integrated EHR medication reminders helped them take their medication on time.
- The study assessed patient agreement with the tool's utility.
Conclusions:
- Integrated EHR medication reminders show promise in supporting patient self-management for kidney transplant recipients.
- Further research can explore optimizing digital health integration for improved medication adherence.
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