Using SystemCHANGE™ to Enhance Medication Adherence in Older Adult Stroke Survivors

Randomized Controlled Pilot Study of a SystemCHANGE™ Medication Adherence Intervention in Older Adult Stroke Survivors

This study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of using a SystemCHANGE intervention in older adult stroke survivors to improve medication adherence. Half the participants will receive the SystemCHANGE intervention, while the other half will receive the attention-control education intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age ≥50 years old
• receives post-stroke care with Saint Luke's Neurological Consultants
• prescribed at least 1, once a day, antithrombotic medication
• able to provide informed consent
• able to open an electronic cap
• able to self-administer medications
• has or has access to a telephone
• has no cognitive impairment as determined by a score of 4 or greater on The Six- item Screener (SIS).

Exclusion Criteria:

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