Transplant surgery enters a new era: Increasing immunosuppressive medication adherence through mobile apps and smart watches - 14/06/19
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Abstract |
The high rate of immunosuppressive medication non-adherence in transplant recipients demands the search for a solution that targets modifiable risk factors and incorporates mobile health technology to better engage and educate patients. Kidney transplant recipients (kidneys alone or multi-organ) were randomized to receive a mobile app known as Transplant Hero, both the app and a smart watch, or neither. The coefficient of variability (CV) of tacrolimus levels was measured at one and three months. No statistically significant differences in CV levels were observed between the three groups at either one or three months. Although mobile health apps are a promising strategy for increasing medication adherence, further research is required to determine how to best use this technology.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | Mobile apps and smart watches may improve medication adherence in transplantation. |
• | It is unclear if mobile apps and smart watches can significantly improve adherence. |
• | Further research is necessary to assess patient utilization of mobile apps and smart watches. |
Keywords : mHealth, Mobile app, Transplant, Coefficient of variability
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Vol 218 - N° 1
P. 18-20 - juillet 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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