SynthesisJournal of medical Internet research2019
Mobile Apps for Increasing Treatment Adherence: Systematic Review.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Effectiveness of a Gamified App for Cardiovascular Disease Management in Primary Care: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Perception, Adherence, Clinical, Economical and Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes of CareAide® App Usage in Chronic Diseases
Who cites it
95 citing papers in PubMed, 10 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 202 citations in OpenAlex.
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mobile Apps on Medication Adherence for Chronic Conditions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
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- The effectiveness of digital technology-based Otago Exercise Program on balance ability, muscle strength and fall efficacy in the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review of the effectiveness of technological interventions for caregivers of people with dementia: effects on quality of life and psychoemotional variables.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- mHealth Apps for Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, and Other Neurocognitive Disorders: Systematic Search and Environmental Scan.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Pooled it
- Mobile technologies for rehabilitation in non-specific spinal disorders: a systematic review of the efficacy and potential for implementation in low- and middle-income countries.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2023Pooled it
- A Systematic Review of Compensation and Technology-Mediated Strategies to Maintain Older Adults' Medication Adherence.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
- Mobile Apps for Helping Informal Caregivers: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Effect of Interactive eHealth Interventions on Improving Medication Adherence in Adults With Long-Term Medication: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Pooled it
- Usability Evaluations of Mobile Mental Health Technologies: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2020Pooled it
- Efficacy of a mobile health application on self-management among Japanese patients with chronic kidney disease.Clinical and experimental nephrology · 2025Trial
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- Smartphone App for Improving Self-Awareness of Adherence to Edoxaban Treatment in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation (ADHERE-App Trial): Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Trial
- Randomized comparison of the effects of tailored text messaging versus pillbox organizers on medication adherence of heart failure patients.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2024Trial
- Efficacy of a Mobile Phone-Based Intervention on Health Behaviors and HIV/AIDS Treatment Management: Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Trial
- Feasibility, fidelity and initial effects of an app-based service for short-term antibiotic therapy: A pilot study in a primary care setting.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2026Article
- Enhancing Care Coordination and Patient Engagement Through Electronic Medical Record Utilization in Primary Healthcare: A Mixed-Methods Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Determinants of mobile health application utilization in Lebanon: a cross-sectional study of perceptions, barriers, and engagement.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Is Gamification the New Panacea for Health Behavioral Changes? Implications for the Health and Life Insurance Industry.JMIR serious games · 2026Article
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundIt is estimated that 20% to 50% of patients do not take their medication correctly, and this leads to increased morbidity and inefficacy of therapeutic approaches. Fostering treatment adherence is a priority objective for all health systems. The growth of mobile apps to facilitate therapeutic adherence has significantly increased in recent years. However, the effectiveness of the apps for this purpose has not been evaluated.
objectiveThis study aimed to analyze whether mobile apps are perceived as useful for managing medication at home and if they actually contribute to increasing treatment adherence in patients.
methodsWe carried out a systematic review of research published using Scopus, Cochrane Library, ProQuest, and MEDLINE databases and analyzed the information about their contribution to increasing therapeutic adherence and the perceived usefulness of mobile apps. This review examined studies published between 2000 and 2017.
resultsOverall, 11 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The sample sizes of these studies varied between 16 and 99 participants. In addition, 7 studies confirmed that the mobile app increased treatment adherence. In 5 of them, the before and after adherence measures suggested significant statistical improvements, when comparing self-reported adherence and missed dose with a percentage increase ranging between 7% and 40%. The users found mobile apps easy to use and useful for managing their medication. The patients were mostly satisfied with their use, with an average score of 8.1 out of 10.
conclusionsThe use of mobile apps helps increase treatment adherence, and they are an appropriate method for managing medication at home.
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