Support for the medication monitoring of patients with alzheimer's dementia by the interactive care system using IT
Sakata, Y.; Kubota, M.; Uemura, K.; Kihara, T.; Kimura, T.; Ino, T.; Tsuji, T.; Hayashi, M.; Kinoshita, A.
Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer and ChemoTherapy 39(Suppl 1): 45-47
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0385-0684 PMID: 23268897 Document Number: 658867
In our laboratory, we draw up research aims to improve medication compliance in patients with dementia by video phone, and we have intervened in the cases of 3 patients to date. In this study, we focused on patients who are using a rivastigmine patch for Alzheimer' disease, which can be confirmed by video phone, to examine its efficacy. Specifically, by monitoring the effects of the treatment, skin side effects, of skin and usability for patients and caregivers, we monitor the dosing schedule to prevent interruption of self-medication, with the aim of improving compliance and treatment efficacy. We also consider methods of intervention for increasing the persistence rate of the rivastigmine patch and quality of life(QOL)by using the effectiveness of the video phone to focus on the symptoms of skin side effects. In addition, we examine the interventions that reduce the care burden and anxiety of caregivers by listening during the regular intervention.