A mobile application improves therapy-adherence rates in elderly patients undergoing rehabilitation: A crossover design study comparing documentation via iPad with paper-based control

Medication adherence is crucial for success in the management of patients with chronic conditions. This study analyzes whether a mobile application on a tablet aimed at supporting drug intake and vital sign parameter documentation affects adherence in elderly patients.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mertens, Alexander, Brandl, Christopher, Miron-Shatz, Talya, Schlick, Christopher, Neumann, Till, Kribben, Andreas, Meister, Sven, Diamantidis, Clarissa Jonas, Albrecht, Urs-Vito, Horn, Peter, Becker, Stefan
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Health 2016
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5023861/