Improving Medication Adherence Using Family-focused and Literacy-sensitive Strategies

The FamLit (Family-focused and Literacy-sensitive strategy) is an interactive, multi-component intervention supported by the FamLit intervention Guide, including both spoken and printed materials written at a 4th-grade reading level for HF patients and their primary CPs.Three constructs guide the intervention, based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB): 1) develop patient and CP positive attitudes through HF instruction and teach-back; 2) form positive subjective norms through coaching to improve patient and CP communication, support, and teamwork; and 3) increase perceived behavioral control through coaching and role-playing to empower patients and CPs to overcome individual barriers to adherence. This intervention also includes use of the SimpleMed+ electronic pillbox.

Participants in this group will talk with an interventionist to discuss general health. This intervention also includes use of the SimpleMed+ electronic pillbox.