The China Adherence through Technology Study tested an intervention to increase adherence among HIV-positive patients in China using real-time feedback through text-message reminders and counseling. Real-time reminders significantly improved antiretroviral adherence. This approach appears promising for managing HIV and other chronic diseases and warrants further investigation and adaptation in other settings.
Improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy with triggered real-time text message reminders: The China Adherence through Technology Study
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Sabin LL, DeSilva MB, Gill CJ, Zhong L, Vian T, Xie W, Cheng F, Xu K, Lan G, Haberer JE, Bangsberg DR, Li Y, Lu H, Gifford AL.