The purpose of this study is to pilot test the how acceptable older adults find a commercially available pillbox organizer with embedded sensors and automated reminders to support medication adherence.
The purpose of this study is to pilot test how acceptable older adults find a commercially available pillbox organizer with embedded sensors and automated reminders to support medication adherence. Individuals who agree to participate in the study will be provided with the pillbox organizer and asked to use the pillbox for 1 month. The pillbox contains 7 compartments with embedded sensors that detects if there is a pill present. Blinking lights and a flashing letter specifying the day of the week, are used to alert users to take their medicines. After taking the first dose, a 24-hour count down timer will begin. If the medication specified for that day is not taken within the target time the device will beep to alert the user. Participants will complete a structured interview at baseline and 1 month follow-up to assess demographic and health related information, medication adherence and how they found using the pillbox organizer. Additionally, if individuals have a family member who supports their medication use, they will be asked to complete an interview at the 1 month follow-up to understand how they found using the pillbox organizer.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
12
Participants will be mailed a Genius Pillbox to their home address. Along with the pillbox, they will also receive a detailed written description to orient them to the Genius Pillbox. Participants will be expected to use the Genius pill box organizer daily for four weeks as part of their usual medication routine. Participants are also expected to fill the designated compartments with their daily pills.
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Acceptability of Pillbox
Acceptability Questionnaire, scores range from 9-36, higher scores indicate greater acceptability.
Time frame: 1 Month
Fidelity of Pillbox Use
Individual items to assess use of pillbox over 30-day period. 3 items will quantify the degree and extent which the participant used the pillbox over the past 30 day.
Time frame: 1 Month
Medication Adherence
Extent of Medication Nonadherence Scale. 3-item questionnaire, scores range from 1-5 (lower scores indicate better medication adherence)
Time frame: Baseline, 1 Month
Medication Adherence
Patient Medication Adherence Questionnaire. 3-item questionnaire, scores are summed (range 0-3), and scores of 1 or greater = non-adherence
Time frame: Baseline, 1 Month
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