Reverse Texting for Adherence to Vaccinations Protocols
Reverse texting empowers teens and young adults to take ownership of their disease and stick to their regimen. Fitting medication adherence into patients' lives is a key feature of iReminder's technology.
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RSSWestfield, NJ (PRWEB) January 25, 2011
Reverse texting, a new and innovative approach to improving medication adherence and persistency among teens and young adults, has been developed by iReminder.
Texting is the key driver of medication adherence among teens and young adults because it is their primary method of communication. They are encouraged by their physicians to participate in sponsored reverse texting programs, a recommendation that fits right into these patients' lifestyles.
Reverse texting is used to help teens better manage their asthma, control diabetes and adhere to their vaccinations schedules.
For example, in a pharmaceutical sponsored program, patients who want to receive vaccination reminders by text message are asked to text Compliance for Life® (CFL). Once enrolled, reminders are automatically scheduled according to the vaccination protocol and text reminders are delivered at the appropriate times. This works well for 11-12 year olds who need tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap), Meningococcal (MCV4), and Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Reverse texting also is effective for older teens who need Hepatitis aB, Polio, Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccines. And, it is used to remind those who need Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPV) and Hepatitis A vaccines.
"This innovative use of texting empowers teens and young adults to take ownership of their disease," says Amy J. Yoffie, CEO of iReminder. "When they do so, they are more likely to stick to their regimen. And they know that Compliance for Life]® automatically alerts their medical provider, if they are not texting and might be at risk. Fitting medication adherence into patients' lives is a key feature of our technology."
At its newly re-launched site, iReminder.com, there is more information on how iReminder's scalable technology reduces barriers to adherence. This new website provides information to all healthcare industry stakeholders: pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacies, payers and medical providers to improve patient outcomes and lower the cost of chronic disease management.
About iReminder
iReminder, LLC is a healthcare technology company focused on increasing medication compliance. Marketed to companies in the healthcare sector, iReminder's products include: Compliance for Life® for dosing, refill and appointment reminders (http://ireminder.com/products/compliance-for-life); MedTrigger for risk management (REMS) programs and assessments (http://ireminder.com/products/medtrigger); and Global e-Trials for multi-country and multilingual communications with patients in clinical trials worldwide (http://ireminder.com/products/global-e-trials). Reminders and messages are delivered by phone, email, SMS text and smartphone in the U.S. and internationally in any language and alphabet. iReminder also conducts online focus groups to reveal barriers to adherence, brand perceptions, understanding of disease states and medication awareness. For more information, visit iReminder.com or call 877-326-3293.
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