The "My eDrug Manager" app improved medication adherence in seniors, with the intervention group achieving a mean MMAS-8 score of 7.06 compared to 6.56 in the control group (p < 0.001).
Does the 'My eDrug Manager' mobile app improve medication adherence and blood pressure control in older adults with hypertension and poor baseline adherence?
The implementation of a medication management mobile app significantly improved self-reported medication adherence at 12 months among older adults with hypertension, though it did not translate to significant improvements in blood pressure control.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims The “My eDrug Manager” app provides Hong Kong patients with detailed medication guidance and reminders, but its impact on medication adherence and blood pressure control among older adults with hypertension is not well‐studied. This study aims to assess the impact of the “My eDrug Manager” mobile app on medication adherence and blood pressure control in hypertensive older adults in Hong Kong. Methods This randomized controlled trial included 569 older adults who were on antihypertensive medication, possessed a smartphone, but demonstrated poor medication adherence. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which used the “My eDrug Manager” app and received baseline instructions and adherence pamphlets, or the control group, which received standard care instructions and the same pamphlet. Adherence was measured using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS‐8), with data collected at 3, 6, and 12 months. Statistical comparisons between groups were conducted using t‐tests and chi‐square tests. Results At 12 months, the intervention group had a significantly higher mean MMAS‐8 score (7.06 ± 1.40) compared to the control group (6.56 ± 1.44, p < 0.001). The proportion of participants with optimal adherence was also higher in the intervention group (68.6% vs. 57.6%, p =0.007). However, no significant differences in blood pressure control were observed between the groups. Conclusion The application demonstrates the potential to improve medication adherence among older adults with hypertension, highlighting the need for integrating digital tools into care programs while also pursuing additional strategies for better blood pressure control.
Wong et al. (2026) studied this question. The "My eDrug Manager" app improved medication adherence in seniors, with the intervention group achieving a mean MMAS-8 score of 7.06 compared to 6.56 in the control group (p < 0.001).