Combined effect of pill refilling and self-medication reminder system on patients’ adherence to tuberculosis treatment during continuation phase in Northwest Ethiopia: a study protocol for randomised controlled trial

IntroductionPatients’ failure to adhere on tuberculosis (TB) treatment leads to drug resistance, relapse and death. Non-adherence to TB treatment is higher during continuation treatment phase. The study aimed to evaluate effectiveness of combined pill refilling and medication reminders on adherence...

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Main Authors: Kassahun Alemu Gelaye, Kassahun Dessie Gashu, Richard Lester, Binyam Tilahun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-05-01
Series:BMJ Health & Care Informatics
Online Access:https://informatics.bmj.com/content/26/1/e100050.full