Title: Effects of a mobile phone short message service on antiretroviral treatment adherence in Kenya (WelTel Kenya1) : a randomised trial

Authors: Lester, Richard T.

Place: [London]

Publisher: The Lancet

Year: 2010

Journal: The Lancet

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Subject: mHealth in Low-Resource Settings

Keywords: mobile telecommunication services, communication technology, health services, aids, research, kenya

Abstract: The article reports results on the first randomised clinical trial assessing the effects of mobile communication between health workers and patients in resource-limited settings. It was tested if sending SMS reminders improves ART drug adherence and has a long-term effect on responses to treatment.

URL: http://download.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140673610619976.pdf?id=http://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140673610619976.pdf?id=40bade4753939e7f:-459d7b89:13a4f6d9820:50161349958580664

Document type: E-article