Media Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan
Vol. 36 No. 1 (2026): MEDIA PENELITIAN DAN PENGEMBANGAN KESEHATAN

Association of medication adherence with clinical outcomes and quality of life in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a cross-sectional study

Fandinata, Selly Septi (Unknown)
Putra, Deddy Aryanda (Unknown)
Lubada, Eziah Ika (Unknown)
Sari, Silfiana Nisa Permata (Unknown)
Devientasari, Chinthia (Unknown)
Ernawati, Iin (Unknown)
Suryandari, Mercyska (Unknown)
Berliana, Dini (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2026

Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. Patient adherence to medication is a critical factor in effective management, as it can reduce morbidity and mortality while improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Digital interventions, such as smartphone-based medication reminder applications, represent a promising strategy to enhance adherence. Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between medication adherence and clinical outcomes, specifically fasting blood glucose levels and HRQoL, among patients with type 2 diabetes in primary health care settings. Methods: A cross-sectional pre–post test design was employed involving 96 respondents, divided equally into control and intervention groups, selected through convenience sampling. Primary data were collected using the MARS-10 adherence questionnaire and the DQOL Brief Clinical Inventory, while secondary data were obtained from pre– and post–fasting blood glucose measurements. Results: Results showed no significant relationship between medication adherence and fasting blood glucose levels (p > 0.05), nor between adherence and HRQoL (p > 0.05), even with the implementation of the Drug Reminder App intervention. Conclusion: These findings highlight the need for additional interventions or further innovations in digital adherence support to improve clinical and quality-of-life outcomes in type 2 diabetes management.

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Journal Info

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jmp2k

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Dentistry Environmental Science Medicine & Pharmacology

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Media of Health Research and Development is a journal that was developed to disseminate and discuss scientific papers on health development and other research of health. The journal is intended as a medium of communication for those who were interested to study health, among others, for researchers, ...