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Quick Response (QR) codes significantly reduce medication errors for both younger and older adults compared to traditional labels. This technology enhances patient safety in self-administered medications.

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  • Health Informatics
  • Patient Safety
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Self-administered medication errors are a significant public health concern in the U.S.
  • Tens of thousands of such errors occur annually, necessitating improved safety measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate if Quick Response (QR) codes can decrease medication errors in self-administration.
  • To compare the effectiveness of QR code information versus standard bottle labels.
  • To assess these effects across different age groups (younger and older adults).

Main Methods:

  • Two participant groups were recruited: university undergraduates and adults over 70.
  • Participants were randomized into two conditions: QR code information access or standard bottle label information.
  • A 30-minute period was allocated for participants to answer 17 scenario-based medication administration questions.

Main Results:

  • Participants using QR codes answered significantly more questions correctly than those using standard labels (P < .001).
  • Younger adults also performed significantly better than older adults (P < .001).
  • QR code use demonstrated a large effect size (η² = 0.78), indicating substantial impact.

Conclusions:

  • QR code technology shows promise for enhancing the safety of self-administered medications.
  • The benefits extend to both younger and older adult populations.
  • Further research is recommended on implementation aspects like app integration and content delivery (voice, text, graphics).