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Mobile health coaching improves medication adherence in young adults

Última actualización 29 de agosto de 2026

Key finding

CPS-C participants reported an increase of 21.18 points from baseline to post-treatment.

This study evaluated the impact of mobile health coaching on medication adherence among adolescents and young adults with chronic conditions, finding significant improvements in adherence for certain interventions.

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EvidenceScore™

Moderate

Study type

RCTs

Follow-up

Medium-Term (3–12 mo)

Risk of bias

Some Concerns

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Study focus

This study evaluated the impact of mobile health coaching on medication adherence among adolescents and young adults with chronic conditions, finding significant improvements in adherence for certain interventions.

Clinical relevance

Improving medication adherence in young patients with chronic conditions is crucial for better health outcomes. This study highlights the potential of mobile health interventions, particularly phone coaching, to enhance adherence, which can lead to improved management of chronic diseases and overall health in this vulnerable population.

Keep in mind

Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear for some outcomes. Most differences in adherence for CPS-T and ATR were not statistically significant. Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.

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Caitlin SS, Karen KM, Ellen I, et al. Impact of Mobile Health Coaching on Medication Adherence in Adolescents and Young Adults with Chronic Conditions. BMC digital health. 2024;2(1):13. doi:10.1186/s44247-024-00069-w

Efectos Principales

CPS-C participants reported an increase of 21.18 points in self-reported adherence (VAS1 w).

CPS-C participants showed a significant increase on VAS3 m (p = 0.03).

CPS-T participants reported an increase of 5.59 points in self-reported adherence (VAS1 m).

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Evidence Context

This study contributes evidence to SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion, Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention and Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months.

Primary intervention

SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion

Primary outcomes

  • Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

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Moderate contributionModerate confidenceNetwork score: 52

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Related topics

2

Evidence pairs

302

Related studies

High relevance in at least one topic

Why it is useful

  • Contributes to 2 evidence relationships
  • Includes primary outcome data
  • Linked to 1 direct semantic evidence topic

Topic contributions

Evidence topic

Contributes evidence

Evidence topic

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Evidencia principal

Tema de evidencia

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support

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Evidencia relacionada

Tema de evidencia

Diabetes Technology

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Study findings

The primary outcomes reported in this study.

Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
50
Neutral
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention → Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention → Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

Evidence Intelligence™
EvidenceScore™
Emerging
Score 59 · Based on 1 study
ImpactScore™
100
Very Positive
ConsistencyScore™
unclear
Not enough independent studies
Estudios de apoyo: Basado en 1 estudio
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evidence suggest

La Evidencia Sugiere

  • CPS-C showed a 21.18 point increase in adherence with p = 0.01.
  • CPS-C had a significant increase on VAS3 m (p = 0.03).
  • CPS-T showed a smaller increase of 5.59 points in adherence.
who this applies

A quién se aplica

  • Adolescents and young adults with chronic conditions.
  • Individuals who may benefit from mobile health interventions.
keep in mind

Tener en Cuenta

  • Results may not apply to populations outside the study's demographic.
  • Effectiveness of text message and automated reminders was less clear.
  • Further research is needed to confirm findings and explore long-term effects.
between the lines

Entre Líneas

  • Effectiveness of interventions remains unclear for some outcomes.
  • Most differences in adherence for CPS-T and ATR were not statistically significant.
  • Limited generalizability due to specific population characteristics.

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Relationships organized using the Dediabetes Evidence Intelligence™ framework.

This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months.

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Does Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention improve self-reported medication adherence at 12 months?

Emerging Evidence

Telephone-based lifestyle education for gestational diabetes prevention appears to improve Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Aug 2026

Does SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion improve self-reported medication adherence at 12 months?

Emerging Evidence

Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion for Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months.

ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.

Ranked evidence signals

  1. 1

    Self-reported medication adherence at 12 months

    EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study

Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.

Limitations

  • Only one supporting study is available.
  • Consistency cannot yet be determined.
  • Population details are unavailable.
1 supporting studyUpdated: Aug 2026
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