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Tanja Nedovic1, Nesljihan Umeri-Sali1, Kerstin Denecke1
1Bern University of Applied Sciences.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 5, 2019
Summary
The MyPills mobile app aids medication adherence for visually impaired individuals by offering reminders and accessible drug information. Usability tests indicate the app is helpful and well-received by users.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Assistive Technology
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Medication non-adherence is a significant issue, exacerbated by challenges faced by blind and visually impaired individuals.
- Difficulty recognizing medication and reading package inserts compromises patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a mobile application, MyPills, to support medication management for all users, with a focus on blind and visually impaired individuals.
- To enhance medication adherence and patient safety through accessible technology.
Main Methods:
- Development of the MyPills mobile application featuring medication intake and reordering reminders.
- Integration of screen reader compatibility and voice output for package inserts.
- Utilized eMediplan for medication data entry and Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) scanning for package identification.
- Conducted a usability test with six participants, including two who are blind.
Main Results:
- Usability testing demonstrated that participants, including blind users, found the MyPills app and its functionalities helpful.
- Users reported positive experiences and ease of use with the application's features.
Conclusions:
- The MyPills app presents a promising solution for improving medication management, particularly for blind and visually impaired patients.
- Further clinical studies are warranted to confirm the app's impact on medication compliance and intake behavior in patient populations.
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