Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mobile Apps on Medication Adherence for Chronic Conditions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mobile Apps on Medication Adherence for Chronic Conditions: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract BackgroundMedication adherence is crucial for managing chronic conditions. Mobile apps may have the potential, through a wide variety of features, to support and improve medication adherence. ObjectiveThe purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate t...

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Main Authors:	Vaidehee Lanke, Kevin Trimm, Bettina Habib, Robyn Tamblyn
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	JMIR Publications 2025-07-01
Series:	Journal of Medical Internet Research
Online Access:	https://www.jmir.org/2025/1/e60822
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