Electronic Measurement of Medication Adherence

The measurement of medication adherence is important in both clinical practice and research settings to offer effective medical therapy, improve clinical outcomes, and determine the efficacy of therapy. The aims of this article are to (a) present an overview of current and developing electronic meth...

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Published in:Western journal of nursing research 2015-01, Vol.37 (1), p.28-49
Main Authors: Park, Linda G., Howie-Esquivel, Jill, Dracup, Kathleen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical outcomes
Drug Monitoring - methods
Drug therapy
Electronic monitoring
Electronics, Medical
Humans
Measurement
Medication Adherence
Nursing
Technological change
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Summary:The measurement of medication adherence is important in both clinical practice and research settings to offer effective medical therapy, improve clinical outcomes, and determine the efficacy of therapy. The aims of this article are to (a) present an overview of current and developing electronic methods of medication measurement, (b) explore the advantages and disadvantages to each approach, and (c) discuss the implications of using electronic monitoring devices for clinical practice and research. A comprehensive review of electronic forms of medication measurement was performed. A description of each method is presented including oral medication monitors, personal electronic devices, electronic blisters, wirelessly observed therapy, inhaled medication monitors, mobile phones, video/photo-assisted observation, and electronic health records. Familiarity with using electronic devices and advances in technology will continue to develop and influence the measurement of medication adherence.
ISSN:0193-9459
1552-8456
DOI:10.1177/0193945914524492