Open AccessElectronic Monitoring Feedback for Improving Medication Adherence and Clinical Outcomes in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Author(s) -
Milou van Heuckelum,
C.H.M. van den Ende,
Sandra van Dulmen,
Bart J F van den Bemt
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
patient preference and adherence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.885
H-Index - 48
ISSN - 1177-889X
DOI - 10.2147/ppa.s297170
Subject(s) - medicine , rheumatoid arthritis , randomized controlled trial , medical prescription , physical therapy , rheumatology , quality of life (healthcare) , clinical trial , methotrexate , intervention (counseling) , nursing , psychiatry , pharmacology
Non-adherence to medication (range 30-107%) is a major issue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Previous research has shown that electronic monitoring feedback (EMF) might be an effective strategy to improve medication adherence in chronic conditions. Therefore, this study investigated the effectiveness of electronic monitoring feedback in patients with early RA to improve medication adherence and clinical outcomes compared to usual care.