From http://www.healthcareitnews.com

23 June 2010

The Center for Connected Health, a division of Partners Healthcare, announced Wednesday encouraging initial findings from a medication adherence study, using a wireless electronic pill bottle to remind patients with high blood pressure to take their medication.

The ongoing study measured a 27 percent higher rate of medication adherence in patients using Internet connected medication packaging and feedback services compared to controls.

The randomized controlled study assessed the impact of the wireless GlowCap developed by Vitality, Inc. GlowCaps fit popular pill bottles and signal patients with light and sound when it is time to take the medication inside. An embedded wireless connection enables the GlowCap to respond to the patient with automated calls for any missed dose, weekly progress reports and refill reminders. GlowCaps also share adherence with physicians and a social network if the patient chooses.

"As healthcare providers, we must find strategies that help patients become more adherent to their medications and care plans," said Alice Watson, MD, Center for Connected Health. "We are extremely encouraged by these interim results, showing a high rate of adherence in users of the GlowCap system."

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