An electronic pillbox for continuous monitoring of medication adherence.
We have developed an instrumented pillbox, called a MedTracker, which allows monitoring of medication adherence on a continuous basis. This device improves on existing systems by providing mobility, frequent and automatic data collection, more detailed information about non-adherence and medication errors, and the familiar interface of a 7-day drug store pillbox. We report on the design of the MedTracker, and on the results of a field trial in 39 homes to evaluate the device.
Hayes
Tamara L
TL
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., Oregon Health & Sci. Univ., Portland, OR, USA. hayest@bme.ogi.edu
Hunt
John M
JM
Adami
Andre
A
Kaye
Jeffrey A
JA
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D016903:Drug Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D004581:Electronics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008838:Microcomputers; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012646:Self Administration; D013607:Tablets / Q000008:administration & dosage
D013607:Tablets; D001205:Ascorbic Acid