title: [Technology to improve adherence in community pharmacy: a literature review].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Drug-related problems are very common and they need some specific attention. Improper use of medication as well as poor adherence leads to side effects, interaction, increased healthcare costs,...
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  What technologies can be used in community pharmacies to improve drug adherence?
  
  
  METHODS
  Articles were found in scientific databases Pubmed, Embase and CINAHL using a fixed search strategy.
  
  
  RESULTS
  In this review 21 studies were included. The different technologies were compared with each other. Reminders using sms or smartphone were the most effective.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  There are already plenty of reminder systems (SMS, Email, internet, smartphone) and practical tools (medication dispensers, MEMS) available in community pharmacies. A major hurdle is the lack of the infrastructure. There needs to be invested in systems were patients are confronted with their own drug use.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Staessen
mesh_terms: D003157:Community Pharmacy Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D034742:Electronic Mail; D006801:Humans; D055118:Medication Adherence; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013689:Telephone