There is potential for mHealth tools to better facilitate adherence to chronic disease management , but the evidence supporting its current effectiveness is mixed .
BACKGROUND Adherence to chronic disease management is critical to achieving improved health outcomes , quality of life , and cost-effective health care .
As the burden of chronic diseases continues to grow globally , so does the impact of non-adherence .
Mobile technologies are increasingly being used in health care and public health practice ( mHealth ) for patient communication , monitoring , and education , and to facilitate adherence to chronic diseases management .
OBJECTIVE We conducted a systematic review of the literature to evaluate the effectiveness of mHealth in supporting the adherence of patients to chronic diseases management ( " mAdherence " ) , and the usability , feasibility , and acceptability of mAdherence tools and platforms in chronic disease management among patients and health care providers .
Pilot and Feasibility Test of Adolescent-Controlled Text Messaging Reminders
Purpose . This pilot study assessed the feasibility , acceptability , and utility of a text messaging system that allowed teenagers with asthma to generate and control medical reminders sent to their mobile phones . Methods . The 12 teens in the study group were able to create their own reminder text messages , add or change reminders , and determine when and how often the messages were sent to their cell phone . Results . In total , 18 of the 21 unique messages created were reminders to take medication . No teen made changes to their original text messages or delivery schedule on their own . They gave high ratings on the usefulness , acceptability , and ease of use of the text messaging system . Self-reported asthma control at baseline was similar for both the study and comparison groups and did not change significantly . Conclusions . Allowing teens to control the timing and content of reminder text messages may support self-management of chronic disease
There is potential for mHealth tools to better facilitate adherence to chronic disease management , but the evidence supporting its current effectiveness is mixed .
BACKGROUND Adherence to chronic disease management is critical to achieving improved health outcomes , quality of life , and cost-effective health care .
As the burden of chronic diseases continues to grow globally , so does the impact of non-adherence .
Mobile technologies are increasingly being used in health care and public health practice ( mHealth ) for patient communication , monitoring , and education , and to facilitate adherence to chronic diseases management .
OBJECTIVE We conducted a systematic review of the literature to evaluate the effectiveness of mHealth in supporting the adherence of patients to chronic diseases management ( " mAdherence " ) , and the usability , feasibility , and acceptability of mAdherence tools and platforms in chronic disease management among patients and health care providers .