Text-message reminders plus incentives increase adherence to antidiabetic medication in adults with type 2 diabetes

Bethany R. Raiff, Brantley P. Jarvis, Jesse Dallery

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Abstract

Some adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus have difficulty adhering to their oral medication regimens. The current study used a multiple baseline design with 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes. Medication taking was monitored remotely in real time via an electronic pill bottle. During the intervention, monetary incentives were delivered contingent on evidence of adherence to taking medication at specified times. Text-message reminders were also sent if medication was not taken. Adherence increased for all participants. Future studies should separate the relative contributions of text-message and incentive components of the intervention.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)947-953
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of applied behavior analysis
Volume49
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2016

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Philosophy
  • Applied Psychology
  • Sociology and Political Science

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