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A Cross-Sectional Study Identifying Medication Adherence Technologies (MATech) in Sweden Using Behavior Change
Marie Ekenberg1, Fanny Landin1, Björn Wettermark1
1Department of Pharmacy, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
Patient Preference and Adherence
|November 19, 2024
Summary
Medication adherence technologies (MATech) incorporating behavior change techniques (BCTs) are available in Swedish. These tools, including hardware and software, aim to improve patient adherence but require better visibility for wider patient access.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Behavioral Science
- Health Technology Assessment
Background:
- Poor medication adherence is a significant healthcare challenge.
- Behavior Change Techniques (BCTs) show promise in improving adherence.
- Medication Adherence Technologies (MATech) can deliver BCTs effectively, but their availability and BCT integration are underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and describe Swedish-language MATech that incorporate BCT interventions.
Main Methods:
- A 2023 cross-sectional survey study contacted 381 potential MATech developers.
- Included MATech were in Swedish, used by patients, and incorporated BCTs, with developer survey responses.
- The survey utilized the BCT taxonomy and COST ENABLE framework.
Main Results:
- Twenty-one MATech were identified (12 software, 9 hardware), with 10 disease-specific.
- The majority of identified MATech included BCTs for reminding patients (81%), providing treatment information (71%), and feedback on adherence/outcomes (76%).
Conclusions:
- Swedish-language MATech utilizing BCTs are available as both hardware and software solutions.
- There is a need to increase the visibility of these technologies to facilitate patient discovery and utilization.
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