MEDICATION ADHERENCE

This study tested whether a smartphone app called Collabree could help adults with high blood pressure remember to take their daily medications. Researchers wanted to see if using the app led to better pill-taking habits and lower blood pressure readings. About 180 participants i…

This study tested a smartphone-based system designed to help older adults with high blood pressure remember to take their medication. Researchers enrolled 200 adults over 65 who were having trouble sticking to their medication schedule. For six months, one group used a basic syst…

This study tested whether personalized text messages, sent by a smart computer program, could help people with type 2 diabetes remember to take their daily pills. The program learned what kind of messages worked best for each person over time. Researchers compared these smart mes…

This study tested whether a mobile phone app featuring a friendly, talking avatar could help young Black men living with HIV. The avatar provided private, empathetic support to encourage taking medication and keeping doctor's appointments. Researchers compared the app's effective…

This study tested whether personalized educational sessions could help adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure take their medication more consistently. It involved 511 Hispanic adults who were randomly assigned to one of two educational programs. Researchers tracked if parti…

This study tested whether joining a peer support group helps people with diabetes better manage their condition. Researchers randomly assigned 120 patients to either join a support group or continue their usual care. They measured if the group improved how well people took their …

This study tested a new team-based approach in primary care clinics to help patients who struggle to take their blood pressure medication as prescribed. It involved over 1,700 patients across 10 NYU clinics. The goal was to see if better support from doctors, nurses, and medical …

This study tested if a special worksheet could help people form better habits for taking new long-term medications for conditions like high blood pressure or depression. Researchers compared two groups: one received standard pharmacist counseling, and the other used a worksheet t…

This study tested a special support program for people with heart disease after they had a stent placed. The program aimed to help patients take their medications correctly, feel more confident managing their health, and improve cholesterol levels. It compared this special progra…

This small pilot study tested a new program designed to help older adults living at home manage their multiple medications more safely and independently. Researchers worked with four participants aged 65+ who were taking four or more prescriptions and having trouble sticking to t…

This study tested whether adding pictures to medication labels helps migrant and seasonal farmworkers understand their medicine instructions better. Researchers gave 87 farmworkers in South Georgia either standard labels or new labels with pictures. The goal was to see if the pic…

This study aimed to understand the connections between physical activity, life satisfaction, and how well older adults stick to their medication plans. Researchers surveyed 82 Turkish adults aged 65 and older who had chronic diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure. They use…