UbiMeds: A Mobile Application to Improve Accessibility and Support Medication Adherence

摘要

In this paper, we present UbiMeds, a mobile application and architecture that aims at supporting prescription medication adherence for aging and disabled population. We review the problem of medication adherence in general and from the accessibility perspective. We describe the design process guided by the accessibility issues identified in the non-adherence phenomenon. We present a proposed comprehensive architecture (including an iPhone application) aimed at improving accessibility in the practice of medication taking from patients, and supporting the intake tracking and monitoring by physicians and family members.