Association between control reminder message usage and patient adherence to follow-up appointments

Authors

  • Carina Rega Utomo RUMAH SAKIT PARU MANGUHARJO PROVINSI JAWA TIMUR
  • Adelia Rochma Rumah Sakit Umum dr.R.Sosodoro Djatikoesoemo Bojonegoro
  • Kurnia Puji Prastiwi RUMAH SAKIT PARU MANGUHARJO PROVINSI JAWA TIMUR

Keywords:

patient adherence, reminder massages, follow-up control, chronic disease, mHealth

Abstract

Patient adherence to control schedules is key to successful chronic disease management. Non-adherence primarily caused by forgetfulness remains a major challenge in clinical practice. This study aimed to examine the association between the use of control reminder messages and patient adherence to follow-up appointments at Manguharjo’s Pulmonary Hospital. This quantitative correlational study with a cross-sectional design involved 161 patients (N=161) using a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected from medical records regarding reminder reception and attendance status. The Chi-Square test results showed a highly significant association between reminder use and patient adherence (p < 0.001). The adherence rate in the group that received reminders was 64.6%, substantially higher than the non-reminder group (35.4%). It is concluded that reminder messages are an effective intervention to mitigate forgetfulness and should be formally integrated into the care system. The main limitation is the cross-sectional design. Prospective Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) are recommended to establish causality and optimize message format.

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Published

2025-10-29

How to Cite

Utomo, C. R., Rochma, A., & Prastiwi, K. P. (2025). Association between control reminder message usage and patient adherence to follow-up appointments. Journal of Clinical Nursing Studies and Practice, 1(2), 91-98. Retrieved from https://journal.stikespemkabjombang.ac.id/index.php/jcnsp/article/view/2917

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): JCNSP | November 2025

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