Methods outlined in PubMed: "This will be a randomized, controlled, assessor blinded single center superiority trial. Adult participants with access to a cell phone and a history of stroke longer than 1 month on multiple risk modifying medications will be selected from Neurology and Stroke Clinic. They will be randomized into two parallel groups in a 1:1 ratio via block technique with one group receiving the standard of care as per institutional guidelines while the parallel group receiving SMS reminders for each dose of medicine in addition to the standard of care. In addition intervention group will receive messages for lifestyle changes, medication information, risk factors and motivation for medication adherence. These will bemodeled on Social Cognitive Theory and Health Belief Model and will be categorized by Michies Taxonomy of Behavioral Change Communication."
| Study Region | Pakistan |
| Organization | Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan |
| Issue or Problem | Improving medication adherence in stroke patients |
| Tech Medium | SMS |
| Technology Device | Mobile Phone |
| mFHAST Implication | Feasibility and effectiveness of SMS in improving post stroke medication adherence in an LMIC setting |