Digital Competencies and Attitudes Toward Digital Adherence Solutions Among Elderly Patients Treated With Novel Anticoagulants: Qualitative Study

• DOI: 10.2196/13077
• Publication Date: 2019-09-26T13:38:03Z
• Authors: Maximilian Herrmann; Philip Boehme; Arne Hansen; Katharina Jansson; Patrick Rebacz; Jan P Ehlers; Thomas Mondritzki; Hubert Truebel
• Keywords: Medication Adherence; eHealth; Digital Health

Nonadherence to medication is a driver of morbidity and mortality, complex regimens in patients with chronic diseases foster the problem. Digital technology might help, but despite numerous solutions being developed, none are currently widely used, acceptance rates remain low, especially among elderly.