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Identifying Medication Management Smartphone App Features Suitable for Young Adults With Developmental Disabilities:
Teresa M Salgado1, Alexa Fedrigon2, Donna Riccio Omichinski3
1Department of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science, School of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States.
JMIR Mhealth and Uhealth
|May 25, 2018
Summary
This study identified key features for medication management apps to support independence in young adults with developmental disabilities. Essential features include medication lists, reminders, administration records, automatic refills, and information sharing capabilities.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Disability Studies
- Mobile Health
Background:
- Smartphone applications offer potential for enhancing independent medication management in individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Currently, limited medication management apps are specifically designed for this population, necessitating user-centered feature identification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify essential medication management app features that promote independence for young adults with developmental disabilities.
- Utilized a Delphi consensus method to gather expert and stakeholder input on app functionality.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a systematic search of the iTunes App Store for medication management apps.
- Developed a questionnaire of 42 features across four modules (medication list, reminder, administration record, additional features).
- Employed a 3-round Delphi technique with 52 experts (individuals with developmental disabilities, caregivers, professionals) to achieve consensus.
Main Results:
- Consensus was reached on 64% (27/42) of features for future medication management apps.
- High agreement was found for medication reminder features (100%) and medication list features (60%).
- Top-rated additional features included automatic pharmacy refills and secure sharing of medication information with providers and family.
Conclusions:
- Few existing medication management apps adequately support individuals with developmental disabilities.
- This research provides crucial insights into desired features for developing effective medication management applications tailored to this demographic.
- Prioritizing features identified through stakeholder consensus can enhance app usability and promote medication adherence and independence.
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