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Review
. 2022 Dec;27(12):917-924.
doi: 10.1111/nep.14113. Epub 2022 Oct 6.

Digital health technologies to support medication adherence in chronic kidney disease

Daniel V O'Hara  1   2 , Tae Won Yi  1   3   4 , Vincent W Lee  5   6 , Meg Jardine  1   7 , Jessica Dawson  1   8
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Review

Digital health technologies to support medication adherence in chronic kidney disease

Daniel V O'Hara et al. Nephrology (Carlton). 2022 Dec.

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.

Keywords: chronic kidney disease (CKD); digital health; eHealth; medication adherence.

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Conflict of interest statement

None of the authors have conflicts of interest to declare.

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Authors' synthesis of barriers and enablers reported by patients with CKD through qualitative studies, ,
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