Medication adherence in patients with mental illness and recent homelessness: contributing factors and perceptions on mobile technology use.

Tyler WatsonTheresa J Schindel Scot H Simpson Christine A Hughes

Published in: The International journal of pharmacy practice (2020)

External supports and individual medication management strategies were important in supporting medication adherence in this patient group. Perceived need for mobile technology, in addition to existing supports for adherence, was not high. Challenges accessing and maintaining consistent mobile technology and individual preferences should be considered when developing mobile technology-based interventions.

Keyphrases

mental illness
mental health
healthcare
primary care
depressive symptoms
emergency department
type diabetes
glycemic control
adverse drug
drug induced