Prevalence and correlates of medication reminder app ‘use and use intention’ among older adults

• DOI: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2022.100150
• Publication Date: 2022-06-09T22:07:37Z
• Authors: Yongjing Ping; Abhijit Visaria; Sumithra Devi Sup...; Yi Wen Tan; Rahul Malhotra
• Keywords: RS1-441; 03 medical and health sciences; Pharmacy and materia medica; 0302 clinical medicine; mHealth; Healthy ageing; Older adults; Medication adherence; Reminder systems; Article; 3. Good health

Medication adherence is relatively poor among older adults. Although there exist medication reminder apps, data on the prevalence and correlates of their 'use use intention' by adults are limited.To examine prevalence, socio-demographic health app intention in Singapore.Data from a nationally representative survey 2228 aged 62 years above, who were taking at least one prescription medication, analysed. (in past month) next self-reported. Bivariate multivariable logistic regression models used to identify intention.The was low 2.6% (comprising 0.5% for 2.1% intention). Age, ethnicity, education level, previous participation information technology/computer-related courses, comorbidity, literacy, polypharmacy correlated with analyses.The very Singapore identified point opportunities increase such apps.