Validation of the Sensal Health MyAide^TM Smart Dock Medication Adherence Device

Electronic monitoring adherence devices (EAMDs) are increasingly being utilized in various healthcare settings to track medication adherence.

To determine the accuracy of the Sensal Health MyAide™ Smart Doc in capturing dose removal from the vial, specifically the time of dose removal and the number of pills removed for each actuation of the device.

This validation study compares the device's recording of dose withdrawals from a prescription vial by simulated patients against reference documentation reported using MS Forms by the participants. Three participants completed a 4-day study consisting of two non-consecutive 1 h sessions per day encompassing six actuations from the prescription vial to be captured by the Sensal Health MyAide™ Smart Dock after their informed consent was obtained. Statistical analysis included percent agreement and Cohen's kappa assessing agreement between user-reported data and electronic measurement data recorded by the MyAide™ Smart Dock. Outcome measures included confirmation of the specific user, time of dose removal (±1 min), and the number of pills withdrawn.

Three subjects were recruited to provide data for a total of 144 actuations. The study found perfect 100% agreement across the number of pills withdrawn and specific users withdrawing the pills and 99% agreement for the time of administration. The Cohen's kappa values for the outcome measures were 1.00 (95%CI [1.00, 1.00]) for the number of pills dispensed and specific user and 0.993 (95%CI [0.990, 0.996]) for the time of administration.

This study found that the Sensal Health MyAide™ Smart Dock can accurately record the time of administration, the number of pills dispensed, and the identity of the user dispensing the pills.