An In-home Advanced Robotic System to Manage Elderly Home-care Patients' Medications: A Pilot Safety and Usability Study.

Journal: Clinical therapeutics
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Abstract

PURPOSE: We examined the safety profile and usability of an integrated advanced robotic device and telecare system to promote medication adherence for elderly home-care patients.

Authors

  • Pekka Rantanen
    Validia Rehabilitation, Helsinki, Finland.
  • Timo Parkkari
    Clinius Ltd., Helsinki, Finland.
  • Saija Leikola
    Pharmac Finland Oy, Vantaa, Finland.
  • Marja Airaksinen
    Clinical Pharmacy Group, Division of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
  • Alan Lyles
    School of Health and Human Services, College of Public Affairs, University of Baltimore; Docent, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Electronic address: calyles@ubalt.edu.