Demographic and Health Related Data of Users of a Mobile Application to Support Drug Adherence is Associated with Usage Duration and Intensity

摘要: Purpose A wealth of mobile applications are designed to support users in their drug intake. When developing software for patients, it is important understand the differences between individuals who have, will or might never adopt interventions. This study analyzes demographic and health-related factors associated with real-life “longer usage” “usage-intensity per day” application “Medication Plan”. Methods Between 2010-2012, Plan” could be downloaded free charge from Apple-App-Store. It was aimed at supporting regular correct intake medication. Demographic data were collected via an online questionnaire. analyzed captured data. Results App-related activities 1799 (1708 complete sets) recorded. 69% (1183/1708) applied more than a day. 74% male (872/1183), median age 45 years. Variance analysis showed significant effect users´ respect duration usage (p = 0.025). While mean use only 23.3 days younger 21 years, older users, there substantial increase over all cohorts up 60 years above (103.9 days). Sex educational status had no effect. “Daily intensity” directly increasing number prescribed medications increased average 1.87 uses day 1 on 3.71 stating taking 7 different drugs (p<0.001). predictors (sex, attainment) did not affect intensity. Conclusion Users aged 60+ as well those complicated therapeutic regimens relied service we provided three months average. Mobile may promising approach treatment patients chronic conditions.