A technology innovation to improve hypertension medication adherence for older adults
J. K. Lee, K. C. Insel, J. S. Nicholas, R. F. L. Azevedo, W. A. Rogers
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AbstractHypertension medications are highly effective in controlling blood pressure and preventing deleterious effects on the heart, kidneys, eyes, and brain (Wing and Gabb, 2018; Benetos et al., 2019). However, adherence to hypertension medications is low at only around 50%, and nonadherence leads to decreased quality of life and increased healthcare costs - $290 billion/year in the United States (Osterberg and Blaschke, 2005; NEHI 2009). Technology innovations can improve medication adherence, and an increasing number of older adults are using smartphones - 81% for 60-69 years, 62% for ≥70 years (Kakulla 2020). We have developed a digital therapeutic system (a smartphone app and companion website) to support hypertension medication adherence for older adults.Keywords: digital therapeutic, medication adherence, hypertension, older adults, smartphone
J. K. Lee, K. C. Insel, J. S. Nicholas, R. F. L. Azevedo, W. A. Rogers (2022). A technology innovation to improve hypertension medication adherence for older adults. Gerontechnology, 21(s),3-3
https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2022.21.s.593.3.sp3