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Digital and artificial intelligence-assisted medication management for older adults with chronic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 22 Oct 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Frontiers - Health.

Digital and AI-assisted medication management for older adults: an RCT-focused systematic review and meta-analysis that examines clinical outcomes and adherence evidence.

Digital and artificial intelligence-assisted medication management for older adults with chronic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Key Takeaways
  • The pooled RCT evidence does not show clear reductions in hospitalization or mortality from digital or AI/ML medication management interventions.
  • Evidence for improvements in medication adherence was highly heterogeneous and inconclusive, preventing a reliable pooled estimate.
  • The review identified a limited number of high-quality RCTs and called for more rigorous, larger trials to assess clinical benefit.
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