MEDICATION ADHERENCE

This study looked at whether joining a peer support group helps people with diabetes take their medication, care for themselves, and learn more about their condition. 120 adults with diabetes were split into two groups: one joined a peer support group, the other continued standar…

This study tested a mobile phone app called 'My Personal Health Guide' that uses a friendly talking avatar to help African American men who have sex with men (ages 18-34) stick to their HIV medication and keep up with doctor visits. The app provides private, easy-to-understand su…

This study tested whether personalized text messages can help people with type 2 diabetes take their daily pills more consistently. 28 adults who had trouble sticking to their medication schedule received either tailored or generic text messages for 6 months. The goal was to see …

This study tested a transitional care model for 108 people with coronary heart disease who had a stent procedure. The goal was to help them take their medications regularly, feel more confident managing their health, and improve their cholesterol levels. The approach focused on s…

This study tested two educational programs to help Hispanic adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure take their medication as prescribed. Over 500 participants were followed for 6 months to see which approach worked better. The goal was to improve medication adherence and ult…

This study tested a blood pressure monitoring system to help older adults (65+) stick to their hypertension medication. 200 participants used the system for 6 months, with one group also getting extra strategies. The goal was to see if the system improved how consistently they to…

This study tested a new way to help people with high blood pressure take their medication as prescribed. The approach used a team of healthcare workers and electronic health records to support patients. Over 1,700 adults from 10 primary care clinics took part. The goal was to see…

This study tested whether a mobile app called Collabree helps adults over 50 with high blood pressure take their daily pills more regularly. 144 participants used the app or standard care for 90 days, with a 90-day follow-up. The goal was to improve medication adherence without c…

This study tested whether a mobile app called Collabree helps people with high blood pressure take their daily pills more consistently. 181 adults in Switzerland who took at least 4 blood pressure pills a day participated. Participants were split into three groups, with two group…

This study tested a program to help gay and bisexual men who use stimulants (like cocaine or meth) stick to their daily HIV prevention pill (PrEP). The program combined a smartphone-based reward system for taking PrEP with a short course of counseling to improve mood and motivati…

This study tested a friendly healthbot designed to help people remember to take their smoking cessation medication (varenicline). Researchers interviewed smokers and healthcare providers to understand challenges, then built a chatbot. 40 participants used the bot for 12 weeks, an…

This study tested a video game designed to help people with stable schizophrenia stick to their medication routine. Twenty patients played the game, making choices that shaped the story. The goal was to see if the game improved how often they took their medicine and their attitud…

This pilot study tested whether a personalized program could help older adults (65+) who take multiple medications and have trouble sticking to their schedule. Only 4 people took part, and the goal was to see if the program was practical and well-liked. Researchers used home visi…

This study looked at how physical activity, life satisfaction, and taking medicine as prescribed are related in older adults with chronic conditions. Researchers surveyed 82 people aged 65 and older who had at least one chronic disease like high blood pressure or diabetes. They u…

This study tested whether adding pictures to medication labels helps migrant and seasonal farmworkers in South Georgia understand how to take their medicines correctly. 87 adults received either standard labels or labels with graphics. Researchers measured understanding and healt…

This study tested whether a habit-building worksheet and a chat with a pharmacist could help people stick to their new long-term medicines for heart disease or depression. 33 adults took part. The researchers wanted to see if the approach was practical and if it helped form stron…