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Zheqi Zhang1, Zhigeng Jin2, Hao Wang3
1Medical School of Chinese People's Liberation Army, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No.28 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100853, China.
JMIR Formative Research
|April 2, 2026
Summary
This pilot study shows a mobile health app (mVTEA) is feasible for improving medication adherence in venous thromboembolism (VTE) patients. All participants achieved perfect adherence at 1 month, highlighting mHealth
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Health Informatics
- Patient Management
Background:
- Optimal anticoagulation adherence is crucial for managing venous thromboembolism (VTE).
- Mobile health (mHealth) technologies offer a potential solution for enhancing medication adherence and self-management.
- Current adherence rates present a significant challenge in VTE care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary impact of the mVTEA mHealth app on short-term anticoagulation adherence.
- To assess the usability and patient-centeredness of a smart technology-assisted care approach for VTE management.
- To identify factors influencing adherence in patients with VTE or at high risk.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving 45 VTE patients assessed baseline adherence and beliefs using validated questionnaires.
- The primary outcome was perfect adherence at 1 month, verified through multiple methods including the mVTEA app.
- Secondary outcomes included app engagement rates and clinical safety events.
Main Results:
- All 45 participants achieved perfect anticoagulation adherence at 1 month.
- A significant majority (80%) utilized the mVTEA check-in feature, correlating with improved adherence.
- No adverse clinical events such as VTE recurrence or major bleeding were reported.
Conclusions:
- The mVTEA mHealth app demonstrates feasibility and acceptability for supporting anticoagulation adherence in VTE patients.
- Preliminary findings suggest mHealth interventions can positively impact short-term adherence.
- Further research with larger trials and longer follow-up is recommended to confirm these findings and address digital equity.
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