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Garvit Kataria1, Kshitij Dhyani1, Darsh Patel2
1School of Information Technology and Engineering, 30026Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, India.
Health Informatics Journal
|December 13, 2021
Summary
Managing multiple medications for older adults is challenging. This study introduces a smartphone-based pill management system using conductive stickers to ensure correct medication usage and timely reminders.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Health Informatics
- Mobile Health (mHealth) Technology
Background:
- Older adults often experience multi-morbidity, leading to poly-pharmacy and increased risk of medication mismanagement.
- Complex treatment regimens necessitate robust systems to prevent prescription errors and ensure adherence.
- Existing pill management solutions may lack cost-effectiveness, ease of use, or mobile integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a mobile, cost-effective, and user-friendly pill management system for older adults.
- To leverage smartphones and conductive stickers for accurate medication recognition and administration guidance.
- To reduce medication mismanagement and improve adherence in elderly patients with complex prescriptions.
Main Methods:
- Development of a two-component system: conductive ink stickers for pill containers and a mobile application.
- Conductive stickers feature unique touch-point combinations for medication identification.
- The mobile application utilizes touch-point recognition to provide medication information, dosage, and intake reminders.
Main Results:
- The system enables detection of pill containers via unique conductive ink patterns.
- Provides essential medication information, dosage details, and tracks remaining pills.
- Offers functionalities for medication reordering and timely intake reminders.
Conclusions:
- The proposed mobile solution offers a practical and accessible approach to pill management for older adults.
- Integration of smartphones and conductive stickers enhances medication safety and adherence.
- This technology addresses the critical need for improved medication management systems in geriatric care.
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