DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A MOBILE APPLICATION FOR MEDICATION ADHERENCE MANAGEMENT
Abstract
Medication non-adherence remains a persistent challenge in healthcare, particularly in resource-limited regions such as Ika North East, Delta State, Nigeria, where patients managing chronic and acute illnesses face barriers including forgetfulness, complex medication regimens, financial constraints, and limited healthcare access, resulting in poor health outcomes and increased hospitalizations. This study aimed to improve medication adherence and health outcomes by designing and implementing a mobile health (mHealth) application tailored to simplify medication management for patients, while enabling healthcare providers to oversee the patient’s medication taken report remotely. The application was developed using Adalo’s no-code platform and incorporated core features such as intuitive medication organization and provider-accessible reports, with usability and effectiveness tested among patients with chronic conditions at a local healthcare facility. User feedback highlighted the app’s accessibility and utility in streamlining complex regimens and enhancing provider-patient communication, as evidenced by responses from patients and healthcare workers. The findings suggest that the app supported healthcare professionals in monitoring patient adherence and enabled patients to manage their medications, showing potential for improved health outcomes. In conclusion, this research affirms that mHealth solutions can enhance medication adherence in low-resource settings and recommends further integration of such tools into local healthcare systems to ensure scalability and sustained impact.
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