Diseases · 5 authors, 2 centres
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A systematic review of 23 randomized controlled trials (N=34,915) found that mHealth interventions—such as text messages, mobile apps, and voice calls—generally improved medication adherence in cardiovascular disease patients, though not consistently across all medications.
This systematic review followed PRISMA guidelines to evaluate mHealth interventions for improving medication adherence among cardiovascular disease patients. Interventions included text messages, mobile phone applications, and voice calls, delivered singly or in combination. Seventeen trials (73.9%) reported significant improvement in medication adherence, while six studies (26%) failed to demonstrate a significant effect. The authors noted contradictory findings across studies and highlighted limitations including diversity in participants' medical and social profiles, absence of a standardized assessment timeframe, and the fact that most studies used SMS as a single intervention rather than comprehensive, integrated approaches.
