SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023
A Systematic Review of Compensation and Technology-Mediated Strategies to Maintain Older Adults' Medication Adherence.
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- Enhancing Medication Adherence in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Strategies.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2026Pooled it
- Development and evaluation of online medication support tools for older people: a systematic review.Age and ageing · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Mobile Health Intervention in Medication Adherence: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical systems · 2025Pooled it
- Interventions to enhance in-home taking medication among older adults with multimorbidity/polypharmacy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Effect of using a mobile drug management application on medication adherence and hospital readmission among elderly patients with polypharmacy: a randomized controlled trial.BMC health services research · 2023Trial
- Digital Health Approaches to Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Narrative Paper.Annals of rehabilitation medicine · 2026Article
- Impact of mHealth on Medication Adherence in Older Adults with Chronic Diseases Facing Treatment Burden: A Systematic Review.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Potential profiles and associated factors of medication safety competence at home: a study in the older adults following percutaneous coronary intervention.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Designing age-friendly interfaces and wearable-environment integrations to enhance medication adherence: a discrete choice experiment among older adults.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Medication Management Using Technology-Based Interventions in Older People at Home Care Settings: Protocol for a Scoping Review.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Challenges and Strategies in Medication Management for Patients With Multiple Comorbidities.Cureus · 2025Review
- Development of content for a mobile application aimed to increase medication adherence among older adults.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Sleep Quality and Medication Adherence in Older Adults: A Systematic Review.Clocks & sleep · 2024Review
- Pharmacotherapies in Older Adults with COPD: Challenges and Opportunities.Drugs & aging · 2023Review
- A Qualitative Exploration of Perceived Medication Adherence Determinants Conducted Among Older Adults with HIV and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.Patient preference and adherence · 2023Article
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Abstract
Elderly medication adherence is a challenge in health care. The elderly are often at higher risk for non-adherence, and more likely to be on multiple prescription medications for many comorbidities. This systematic review aimed to explore the current strategies for maintaining older adults' medication adherence with compensation and technology-mediated strategies. We conducted a systematic review to examine related articles published in the PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases, as well as Google Scholar for additional reference sources by cross-reference review. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used to guide this review. A total of 217 articles were screened, and 27 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Older adults applied a variety of methods to maintain or enhance their medication adherence. Three studies indicated compensation strategies, 19 studies reported technological assistance, two studies used other strategies (community-offered help or caregivers help), and three studies used a combination of compensation with another strategy or technology. Studies identified various compensation- and technology-based strategies carried out by older adults to help remind them to take medication. This review identified potential benefits of technology and compensation strategy implementation in older adults to increase medication adherence. Although we are conscious of the heterogeneity of the included studies, it remains challenging to determine which elements underpin the most effective approaches.
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