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- Medication adherence and cardiometabolic control in type 2 diabetesPublication . Espírito Santo, Margarida; Gomes, Eurico; Nascimento, Tânia; Puerta Vázquez, Rocío; Arche, María-ÁngelesDiabetes mellitus type 2 is a disease that affects 12.9% of individuals in Portugal and whose control is difficult to achieve. Non-adherence to diabetes treatment is probably one of the causes of uncontrolled diabetes.
- Digital solutions available to be used by informal caregivers, contributing to medication adherence: A scoping reviewPublication . Espírito-Santo, Margarida; Santos, Sancha; Estêvão, M. DulceMedication adherence is essential for managing chronic diseases and achieving optimal health outcomes. However, this process is often challenging, particularly for patients with complex care needs. Informal caregivers play a pivotal role in supporting medication management, but they may face resource limitations and a lack of necessary support. Digital health tools offer a promising avenue to enhance medication adherence by providing reminders, education, and remote monitoring capabilities. This scoping review aimed to identify and evaluate digital solutions available to informal caregivers for improving medication adherence. A systematic search of PubMed and Web of Science was conducted using relevant keywords. Four studies were included in the review, examining a variety of digital tools including mobile apps, SMS messaging, and wearable devices. These tools demonstrated efficacy in improving medication adherence, managing disease symptoms, and enhancing quality of life for patients and caregivers. Digital health interventions hold the potential to revolutionize medication adherence among chronic disease patients. By empowering informal caregivers, these tools can bridge the gaps in medication management and contribute to better health outcomes. Further research is warranted to optimize the design, implementation, and evaluation of digital interventions for medication adherence.
- Assessment of medication adherence and regimen complexity in hypertensive patientsPublication . Espírito Santo, Margarida; Dias, Telma; Nascimento, TâniaThe high prevalence of hypertension (HT) in Portugal shows a target for reducing morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. Non-adherence to medication is probably an important cause of treatment failure.