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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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Genius Pillbox | Experimental | Participants receive Genius Pillbox to use for 1 month |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Genius Pillbox | Behavioral | 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. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Acceptability of Pillbox | Acceptability Questionnaire, scores range from 9-36, higher scores indicate greater acceptability. | 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. | 1 Month |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Medication Adherence | Extent of Medication Nonadherence Scale. 3-item questionnaire, scores range from 1-5 (lower scores indicate better medication adherence) | Baseline, 1 Month |
| Medication Adherence |
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Primary Inclusion Criteria are for older adults who manage multi-drug regimens. Inclusion Criteria:
Additionally, a family member that assists with a participant's medicines can also be invited to participate. The family member eligibility criteria is:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Rachel O'Conor, PhD, MPH | Northwestern University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Northwestern University | Chicago | Illinois | 60611 | United States |
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Patient Medication Adherence Questionnaire. 3-item questionnaire, scores are summed (range 0-3), and scores of 1 or greater = non-adherence
| Baseline, 1 Month |