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Medication Adherence Apps: Review and Content Analysis.

Imran AhmedNiall Safir AhmadShahnaz AliShair AliAnju GeorgeHiba Saleem DanishEncarl UppalJames SooMohammad H MobasheriDominic KingBenita CoxAra Darzi
Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth (2018)
To our knowledge, this is the first study to systematically review all available medication adherence apps on the two largest app repositories. The results demonstrate a concerning lack of HCP involvement in app development and evidence base of effectiveness. More collaboration is required between relevant stakeholders to ensure development of high quality and relevant adherence apps with well-powered and robust clinical trials investigating the effectiveness of these interventions. A sound evidence base will encourage the adoption of effective adherence apps, and thus improve patient welfare in the process.
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