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Trial reportBMC cardiovascular disorders2024

Randomized comparison of the effects of tailored text messaging versus pillbox organizers on medication adherence of heart failure patients.

Ameneh FarzanehRad, Atefeh Allahbakhshian, Leila Gholizadeh, Azizeh Farshbaf Khalili, Hadi Hasankhani

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Trial report in BMC cardiovascular disorders, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Ameneh FarzanehRadFaculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran.
Atefeh AllahbakhshianFaculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran. atefehbakhshian@gmail.com.
Leila GholizadehFaculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, PO Box 123, Broadway, Sydney, NSW, 2007, Australia.
Azizeh Farshbaf KhaliliPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Centre, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran.
Hadi HasankhaniFaculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Tabriz, Tabriz, East Azerbaijan, Iran.

Funding

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences IR.TBZMED.REC.1399.837
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHeart failure (HF) is a major public health issue worldwide, affecting approximately 64.3 million people in 2017. Non-adherence to medication is a common and serious issue in the management of HF. However, new reminder systems utilizing mobile technology, such as text messaging, have shown promise in improving medication adherence. The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of tailored text messaging (TTM) and pillbox organizers on medication adherence in individuals with HF.

methodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted, involving 189 eligible patients with HF who were randomly assigned to either the TTM, pillbox organizer, or control group. Medication adherence was evaluated using pill counting and the Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) over a period of three months and compared across the groups. The data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Repeated Measures ANOVA tests.

resultsThe results indicate that both the TTM and pillbox organizers groups had significantly higher medication adherence compared to the control group, as measured by pill counting (MD = 0.05, 95%CI = 0.03-0.06; p < 0.001 for TTM group, MD = 0.04, 95%CI = 0.03-0.06; p < 0.001 for pillbox organizers group) and the MARS (MD = 1.32, 95%CI = 0.93 to 1.72; p < 0.001 for TTM group, MD = 1.33, 95%CI = 0.95 to 1.72; p < 0.001 for pillbox organizers group). However, there was no statistically significant difference in medication adherence between the two intervention groups using either measurement method. The TTM group exhibited a lower hospitalization rate than the other groups in the first follow up (p = 0.016).

conclusionsBoth the TTM and pillbox organizers were shown to be effective in enhancing medication adherence among patients with HF. Therefore, healthcare providers should take into account the patient's condition and preferences when selecting one of these methods to promote medication adherence. Future research should aim to address the limitations of this study, such as controlling for confounding variables, considering long-term effects, and comparing the effectiveness of different interventions.

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Cardiovascular AgentsHeart FailureMedication AdherenceReminder SystemsText MessagingAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeCardiovascular AgentsHeart failureMedication adherencePillbox organizersText message remindersText messaging

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PMID38724943
PMCPMC11080170

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