Digital health technologies to support medication adherence in chronic kidney disease
Daniel V. O’Hara, Tae Won Yi, Vincent Lee, Meg Jardine, Jessica Dawson
Abstract
Non-adherence to medications is a critical challenge in the management of people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This review explores the complexities of adherence in this population, the unique barriers and enablers of good adherence behaviours, and the role of emerging digital health technologies in bridging the gap between evidence-based treatment plans and the real-world standard of care. We present the current evidence supporting the use of digital health interventions among CKD populations, identifying the key research questions that remain unanswered, and providing practical strategies for clinicians to support medication adherence in a digital age.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDigital healthMedication adherencePsychological interventionKidney diseaseDiseaseHealth careBridging (networking)Chronic diseaseIntensive care medicineNursingPathologyInternal medicineEconomic growthEconomicsComputer networkComputer scienceMedication Adherence and ComplianceBipolar Disorder and TreatmentAdolescent and Pediatric Healthcare