Medical Economics December 3, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Text message reminders failed to improve long-term adherence to cardiovascular medications in a large pragmatic randomized trial.
- Initial adherence improved by 5% in the first three months, but no strategy sustained effectiveness at 12 months.
- The study included diverse representation, emphasizing cultural considerations in communication methods.
- Researchers plan to explore AI and machine learning to enhance long-term medication adherence strategies.
A study of more than 9,000 patients determined that text message reminders did not improve how regularly they refilled their medications after 12 months.
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on December 2, 2024, revealed that text message reminders for patients who delay refilling their medications did not improve medication...