MEDICATION ADHERENCE

This study tested a mobile app called Collabree to help people over 50 with high blood pressure take their medication as prescribed. 144 participants were split into three groups: two used the app and one did not. The goal was to see if the app improved how regularly they took th…

This study tested a new way to help people with high blood pressure take their medication regularly. Researchers worked with doctors, nurses, and medical assistants in 10 primary care clinics to support patients who were not taking their pills as prescribed. The goal was to see i…

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. Researchers measured medi…

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

This study tested a smartphone app called 'My Personal Health Guide' that uses a friendly, talking avatar to help HIV-positive African American men (ages 18-34) stick to their medication and keep up with doctor visits. The goal was to see if the app could improve viral suppressio…

This study tested whether personalized text messages, tailored by a computer algorithm, can help adults with type 2 diabetes take their daily pills more consistently. 28 participants received either custom or generic texts for 6 months. The goal was to improve medication adherenc…

This study looked at whether joining a peer support group helps people with diabetes take their medication as prescribed, improve self-care habits, and learn more about their condition. 120 adults with diabetes who were already receiving regular care at a hospital in Ethiopia wer…

This study compared two educational programs designed to help Hispanic adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure stick to their medication routine. Over 500 participants took part, and researchers measured how well they took their pills using special bottle caps that record ea…

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 counseling course on managing emotions. The goal …

This study tested a healthbot (a conversational computer program) designed to help people stick with their varenicline medication, which is used to quit smoking. Researchers worked with 40 smokers in Ontario who were ready to quit. The goal was to see if the healthbot was easy to…

This study tested a story-driven video game designed to help people with stable schizophrenia stick to their medication routine. Twenty patients played the game, which uses decision-making to shape the story. The goal was to see if the game improved how often they took their medi…

This study tested whether a habit-building worksheet and a chat with a pharmacist could help people remember to take their new long-term medications for heart disease or depression. Thirty-three adults took part. Researchers measured how well the habit worksheet worked compared t…

This small pilot study tested a program to help older adults (65+) who take multiple medications and have trouble sticking to their schedule. Four participants received an in-home evaluation to find specific barriers to managing their medicines. The goal was to see if the program…

This study looked at how physical activity, life satisfaction, and taking medicine correctly are related in older adults (65+) with chronic conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. Researchers measured these factors using simple questionnaires in 82 Turkish seniors. The g…

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