Lessons learned in the development and evaluation of RxCoach™, an mHealth app to increase tobacco cessation medication adherence

Highlights • Focus and user testing of RxCoach was used to increase functionality and usability of the app. • Challenges were faced in recruitment and retention. • Use of the app was associated with good medication adherence. • The participants rated the app highly. • Due to study limitations, the r...

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Published in:Patient education and counseling 2017-04, Vol.100 (4), p.720-727
Main Authors: Gordon, Judith S, Armin, Julie, Cunningham, James, Muramoto, Myra, Christiansen, Steven, Jacobs, Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Cell Phone
Cessation
Feedback
Focus Groups
Health Promotion - methods
Humans
Internal Medicine
Medication Adherence
mHealth
Middle Aged
Mobile app
Mobile Applications
Patient Satisfaction
Smoking
Smoking - psychology
Telemedicine
Tobacco Use Cessation
Young Adult
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Summary:Highlights • Focus and user testing of RxCoach was used to increase functionality and usability of the app. • Challenges were faced in recruitment and retention. • Use of the app was associated with good medication adherence. • The participants rated the app highly. • Due to study limitations, the results are not generalizable, and more research is needed.
ISSN:0738-3991
1873-5134
DOI:10.1016/j.pec.2016.11.003