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Syahrul Syahrul1, Andi Masyitha Irwan, Ariyanti Saleh
1Author Affiliations: Departments of Community and Family Health Nursing (Dr Syahrul), Gerontological Nursing (Dr Irwan), Mental Health Nursing (Saleh), Medical Nursing (Syam), and Medical Nursing (Fiqri), Faculty of Nursing, Hasanuddin University; and Famika School of Health Science (Jannah), Makassar, Indonesia.
Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|October 25, 2024
Summary
Mobile apps significantly boost medication adherence for pulmonary tuberculosis patients. These digital tools improve treatment success and reduce missed doses, enhancing patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Digital Health
- Infectious Disease Management
Background:
- Medication adherence is critical for treating pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).
- Non-adherence leads to treatment failure, drug resistance, and prolonged illness.
- Mobile applications offer a potential solution to improve patient adherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of mobile application-based interventions for enhancing medication adherence in pulmonary TB patients.
- To synthesize evidence from recent studies on digital health interventions for TB treatment.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of intervention studies published between 2012 and 2022.
- Searched multiple databases (PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, etc.) for English and Indonesian articles.
- Assessed study quality using Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice guidelines.
Main Results:
- Seven studies indicated that mobile app interventions positively impact medication adherence.
- Improvements were observed in treatment success rates and correct medication intake.
- Timeliness of clinic visits and adherence to health programs also showed enhancement.
Conclusions:
- Mobile application-based interventions are effective in improving medication adherence for pulmonary tuberculosis patients.
- Digital health tools show promise in supporting TB treatment management.
- Further research could explore broader impacts on families and health services.
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