Community pharmacists’ mobile Health application recommendations for medication adherence in chronic diseases: a mixed-methods pilot study

Community pharmacists’ mobile Health application recommendations for medication adherence in chronic diseases: a mixed-methods pilot study | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 10 December 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Community pharmacists’ mobile Health application recommendations for medication adherence in chronic diseases: a mixed-methods pilot study Authors : Cynthia Takponon 0000-0003-3179-8580 , Michaël Cardinal , Kelly Gringod , Lucie Blais , Sophie Lauzier , and Line Guénette 0000-0001-9769-7550 [email protected] Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.176537172.29718803/v1 225 views 126 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Aim: To explore the effect of pharmacists’ mobile health application (mHealth applications) recommendations on medication adherence and their perspectives on using a curated library of applications (AppGuide) to support their interventions for chronic disease-related non-adherence. Method: A mixed-methods pilot study was conducted, recruiting patients with chronic conditions through community pharmacies, and assigning them to an intervention group (usual care plus application recommendation) or a control group (usual care only). Medication adherence was measured using MARS-5 at baseline, 2, and 3 months. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with pharmacists and pharmacy students who had recommended an application with AppGuide. Interviews were transcribed and thematically analyzed using the Technology Acceptance Model. Results: Out of 91 eligible patients, 40 consented to participate (21 intervention, 19 control). Attrition was 12.5%. No significant differences in MARS-5 scores were observed between baseline and 3 months between groups (difference in mean differences = 0.6; P =0.23). Six pharmacists and pharmacy students were interviewed. Eight themes emerged: ease of use, place of mHealth application recommendation in pharmacy practice, perceived usefulness, perceived results, changes in practice, future use, facilitators, and barriers. They described AppGuide as user-friendly and useful, particularly for patient education and health data tracking. They also reported developing tailored strategies to recommend applications, but faced barriers such as patient reluctance and concerns about efficacy. Conclusion: While no significant adherence differences were observed, AppGuide was well-received by pharmacists, suggesting that mHealth applications may support medication adherence counselling in an evolving digital healthcare landscape. Supplementary Material File (fusion article medteq.docx) Download 152.80 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 10 December 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Authors Affiliations Cynthia Takponon 0000-0003-3179-8580 Universite Laval Faculte de Pharmacie View all articles by this author Michaël Cardinal TherAppX Granby QC Canada View all articles by this author Kelly Gringod University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy View all articles by this author Lucie Blais Universite de Montreal Faculte de Pharmacie View all articles by this author Sophie Lauzier Universite Laval Faculte de Pharmacie View all articles by this author Line Guénette 0000-0001-9769-7550 [email protected] Universite Laval Faculte de Pharmacie View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 225 views 126 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Cynthia Takponon, Michaël Cardinal, Kelly Gringod, et al. Community pharmacists’ mobile Health application recommendations for medication adherence in chronic diseases: a mixed-methods pilot study. Authorea . 10 December 2025. 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