MedSync-App and Device to Promote Medication Adherence

Authors

  • Adith Arun Computer Science and Engineering, KMEA Engineering College, Kerala, India
  • Mohamed Bilal K H Department of Computer Science and Engineering, KMEA Engineering College, Kerala, India
  • Mohamed Sakir P N Department of Computer Science and Engineering, KMEA Engineering College, Kerala, India
  • Rohit Jaison Department of Computer Science and Engineering, KMEA Engineering College, Kerala, India
  • Sheena Kurian K Department of Computer Science and Engineering, KMEA Engineering College, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54060/jieee.2023.103

Keywords:

Healthcare, Medication Adherence, Compliance Improvement, Mobile app

Abstract

The need for MedSync mobile app and device stems from the challenges faced by elderly and busy people in medication management. Forgetfulness is a common problem among older adults who need to take multiple medications at different times of the day. Age-related cognitive decline makes it increasingly difficult to remember medication schedules. Similarly, busy people often juggle multiple responsi-bilities and may forget to take medication in the midst of their busy lives. In addition, the psychology of the human mind plays an important role in medication non-compliance. Some people have the mindset of not taking their medication due to side effects, forgetting, or simply not understanding the importance of taking their medication. The MedSync app and device address these needs by providing timely reminders and specific reminder systems. The app uses the convenience of mobile technology to send personalized notifications so that users never forget to take required medicines. The device developed complements by providing physical reminders that act as visual or auditory messages to take medication. By addressing forget-fulness and overcoming psychological barriers, MedSync offer practical solutions to improve medication adherence. These allow users, especially older and busy people, to stick to their medic tion regimens and improve their overall health and well-being.

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Published

2023-11-20

How to Cite

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Adith Arun, Mohamed Bilal K H, Mohamed Sakir P N, Rohit Jaison, and Sheena Kurian K, “MedSync-App and Device to Promote Medication Adherence”, J. Infor. Electr. Electron. Eng., vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 1–8, Nov. 2023.

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