Why the study?
Poor adherence to cardio-protective medications is a global concern among patients with coronary heart disease, particularly in China, posing an ongoing challenge to find effective adherence interventions.
Does an mHealth intervention using mobile apps improve medication adherence and blood pressure in patients with coronary heart disease?
Population
Patients with coronary heart disease in Chengdu, China
Comparison
App-based medication reminders and educational materials vs educational materials alone
Design
Randomized, placebo-controlled, two-arm parallel study
Follow-up
90 days
Authors
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Supports mHealth apps for BP management in CHD; extends RCT evidence on digital interventions in secondary prevention.
Does an mHealth intervention using mobile apps improve medication adherence and blood pressure in patients with coronary heart disease?
An mHealth intervention using mobile apps for medication reminders and education significantly improved blood pressure in patients with coronary heart disease.
Ni et al. (2019) studied this question.
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