Reminder Application Research Articles

Effectiveness of Smartphone Applications vs Conventional Care in Warfarin Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Time in the Therapeutic Range

Objective: Warfarin is extensively used as an oral anticoagulant; however, its clinical application is complicated by a narrow therapeutic index. This investigation evaluated the efficacy of a drug reminder application versus traditional care in facilitating patients’ maintenance of the therapeutic range, as well as in stabilizing the time in the therapeutic range (TTR). Material and Methods: A single-blind randomized controlled trial recruited 40 warfarin users (≥3 months) with stable INR for 6 months. The intervention group received a smartphone app reminder. All INR values were collected for 6 months. Primary outcomes were TTR, INR, TTR during drug-drug interactions, and warfarin complications. Results: Forty patients were recruited between January 2021 and August 2023. The mean TTR was 66.11%±9.8% for the intervention group and 67.31%±18.08% for the control group. With analysis of covariance, the results were slightly better in the intervention group, but the differences were not statistically significant (95%CI = -5.67 – 1.92, P-value = 0.323). For the 6-month INR monitoring, 6 out of 8 patients who could maintain the therapeutic INR range were in the intervention group. There were no statistically significant differences in warfarin-related complications between the two groups (20% vs 15%, RR 1.333, 95%CI = 0.3413 – 5.2086, P-value = 0.6790). Conclusion: The drug reminder application likely improved the TTR, although without statistical significance. Further studies are needed to identify technology assistance in improving treatment outcomes.

INTEREST FOR HEALTH APPLICATIONS FOR SMARTPHONES IS DETERMINED WITH SOCIOECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL STATUS

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate viewpoints on the usage of health applications for smartphones and to determine which application patients would consider most useful. Design and method: This study included 1780 participants (random sample of general adult population in Croatia included in the ’Epidemiology of Hypertension in Croatia -2’ project). They completed a questionnaire which included questions about smartphone possession, opinion on health applications, monthly income and duration of education. Participants were then divided into two groups based on whether they considered usage of the health applications useful. Those who deemed them useful were further questioned about their opinion on three types of applications: reminder, keeping a blood pressure log, daily and weekly advice. Results: Out of 1780 participants, 1101 (61.9%) own a smartphone; 437 (24.6%) consider smartphone health applications not useful; 668 (37.5%) consider smartphone health applications useful. The prevalence of finding health applications useful varies by average monthly income: 24.8%, 41.9%, and 57.3% for the group with income < €467, with income €467–€667, and with income > €667, respectively. The prevalence of finding health applications useful varies by education duration: 15.7%, 38.4% and 53.3% in the group with < 8 years of education, in the group with 8–12 years, and in the group with > 12 years of education, respectively. Out of 668 participants who consider health applications useful, 215 (32.2%) would use an application for keeping blood pressure log; 295 (44.2%) would use a reminder application; 355 (53.1%) would use an application which offers daily and weekly advice. Conclusions: Our results show that interest in health applications is higher among those with higher monthly income and longer education. The biggest interest is shown for the application which would offer advice. However, the prevalence of smartphone possession may limit the utilization of health applications as part of the new healthcare approach.

RANCANG BANGUN APLIKASI PENGINGAT MAKAN DAN MINUM BERBASIS ANDROID

Eating and drinking are basic daily human needs which are used in various activities from waking up to going back to sleep. A person's activities can be carried out well if he regulates regular eating and drinking patterns. On the other hand, someone who does not have a regular eating and drinking pattern will cause the emergence of various diseases, one of which is gastritis. Therefore, we need a solution to improve eating and drinking patterns so that the body remains healthy and avoids various diseases. The methodology used to design this application is the ADDIE method. This research aims to design an Android-based eating and drinking reminder application. The application that has been built can make it easier for someone to manage their daily eating and drinking patterns and remind them of their daily eating and drinking consumption schedule by sending notifications to the user's smartphone.

Implementasi Efektivitas Layanan Whatsapp Web Pada Pembayaran Pajak Kendaraan Bermotor Studi Kasus Di Kota Batam

To increase PKB and SWDKLLJ and to increase public compliance in paying taxes, an innovation is needed to remind the public not to be in arrears in paying motor vehicle taxes. A reminder application is needed that is integrated with the WhatsApp Blast API which will then send notifications of tax due dates or other SAMSAT information based on the mobile phone number that was registered when purchasing the first motor vehicle. This research method uses Scrum to collect and analyze the effectiveness of the application when implemented in the community, with this application it can be utilized optimally so that it can minimize arrears and increase community compliance in paying taxes.

Design and Implementation the Prayer Reminder Application using KISS Principle based on User Centered Design

The five daily prayers are an obligation of worship for Muslims in the world. Prayers have a predetermined time schedule according to the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad SAW and have different schedules according to each region. As Muslims, it is obligatory to pray five times a day. However, there are a lot of start-up company which forgot about the employee need such as praying. One of them is called byPulsa Start-up company which wants anticipates delays in praying. Because of this reason, the Ceo at byPulsa need an application to remind the employee about praying. So, this company wants to improve the additional feature into its application and develop its application more less interaction and efficient. So, this research aims to develop the previous application into an application that can remind employees to pray. In this research, Kiss Principle Method and User Centered Design were used to this application to make it more efficient and usable for user. The results show that the user feels more satisfied with the application because it has prayer schedule feature based on user's position. The CSAT score from evaluation has score 80% which higher than previous application. This application can help and guide users in exploring their religion by following online studies and using features such as prayer beads, Islamic book recommendations, even Islamic podcasts. As well as the Kiss principle method used here, it functions to make it easier for users to interact with the application.

Dampak Intervensi Edukasi dan Aplikasi Pengingat Minum Obat terhadap Pengetahuan dan Kepatuhan Pasien Tuberkulosis Paru di Puskesmas di Kota Bandung

Tuberculosis (TB) patient compliance with ongoing therapy and knowledge regarding TB has an impact on the cure rate. Despite implementing various strategies, the prevalence of TB in Indonesia remains high, and the success rate of its treatment is still below the global average, potentially leading to continued transmission of TB within the community. This study aims to determine the improvement of knowledge and compliance among pulmonary TB patients following an intervention involving education and the use of a medication reminder application in two community health centers in the city of Bandung. The research design was experimental, where 29 subjects recruited were randomized into two groups: one group receiving additional education and introduction to the mobile application (Jadwal Minum Obat), and the other group receiving only counseling at the health centers. Primary data that was collected include baseline test scores and final test scores of subjects based on the KATUB-Q questionnaire. Patient compliance was assessed using the self-assessment method with the MARS-5 questionnaire and the pill count method. The subjects' experiences in the intervention group while using the mobile application were also documented. A total of 16 subjects completed the study. The education method and medication reminder application used in this study have not significantly improved the knowledge and compliance of pulmonary TB patients in taking their medication (p > 0.05). However, percentage of consumed medication compared to the prescribed medication in the intervention group higher than the control group (87.4 ± 4.8% vs 78.8 ± 8.3%). Subjects found the application useful, though there were still some shortcomings. Further research with a larger sample size using an improved medication reminder application is needed.

Design and Development of a Mobile-Based Water Reminder Application on the iOS Platform

Lifestyle encompasses the various ways in which individuals, groups, and nations are influenced by geography, economy, politics, history, culture, and religion. It reflects the characteristics of residents, including their daily behaviors in work, activities, and health. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for overall well-being, and one key aspect is ensuring an adequate intake of water. Water constitutes the primary component of the human body, comprising an average of 70-80 percent of an individual's body weight. Factors influencing water consumption behavior include knowledge and preferences for other beverages. To address the challenge of promoting water consumption and advocating for its importance, this study proposes the development of a mobile application system capable of reminding individuals to drink water based on personalized needs, considering factors such as gender, age, weight, height, and activity level. The research aims to leverage and advance existing technology, specifically by creating a mobile application on the iOS platform. The objective is to enhance and reinforce individuals' discipline in maintaining proper water intake. Targeting users from middle-class to affluent social conditions, the application is tailored for the iOS platform. The study involves testing the functionality of the water reminder system software developed for mobile devices running on the iOS platform. The ultimate goal is to create an information system that not only exhibits maximum aesthetics and functionality but also adheres to the principles of interface design, including the application of the eight golden rules.

REVIEW : THE EFFECT OF MEDICATION REMINDER APPLICATIONS ON MEDICATION COMPLIANCE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a medical disorder that is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. Its prevalence is increasing globally, with Indonesia projected to have 21.3 million type 2 DM patients by 2030. Medication compliance is crucial in managing diabetes, and medication reminder applications can effectively enhance patient adherence. We conducted a systematic review of 10 national and international journals from to 2013-2023 using PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct, focusing on the following keywords: Diabetes, Medication Compliance, Medication Reminder Application. Our findings suggest that patient knowledge and compliance play a pivotal role in the success of therapy management and that medication reminder applications have a positive impact on enhancing medication adherence. Ensuring that patients with diabetes have access to these tools may improve treatment outcomes. Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus Type 2; Medication Compliance; Medication Reminder Application, Medication Adherence; Medication Reminder App

Memantine for Pediatric Patients Receiving Cranial Irradiation: A Pilot Study

While memantine has become standard in certain adults receiving brain RT to decrease the cognitive impacts of RT, it is unknown whether pediatric patients can take and tolerate memantine or experience benefit. In this prospective single-arm feasibility study, we hypothesized pediatric patients receiving brain RT would tolerate memantine with good treatment adherence. Patients aged 4-18 years with a primary CNS malignancy (excluding WHO Grade IV astrocytoma and glioblastoma) receiving intracranial RT were eligible. A 6-month course of memantine was given during and after RT. Dosing began once daily at 5 mg with up-titration in 5 mg increments over 4 weeks to a weight-based maximum (0.4 mg/kg to the closest 5 mg), not to exceed 10 mg BID. To reduce patient and clinical research associate (CRA) burden, medication adherence was tracked via the Medisafe Pill and Reminder application which study staff helped install on the patient or parent's smart phone. A paper pill diary was provided for those unable to use the app. The primary endpoint was to achieve 80% adherence rate to memantine in 80% of patients measured 1-month post-RT. Eighteen patients (14 male and 4 female, median age 11.5 years (range: 4-18)) were enrolled from 2020-2022. The study closed early after enrolling 18 of 20 planned patients to avoid competing with the phase III randomized Children's Oncology Group (COG) study AACL2031. One patient withdrew for cognition-altering substance-use, leaving 17 patients with data available for analysis. Histologies included germ cell tumor (n = 6), craniopharyngioma (n = 3), choroid plexus papilloma (n = 2), ependymoma (n = 2), glial/astrocytoma (n = 2), medulloblastoma (n = 1), and meningioma (n = 1). Thirteen had surgery, and 9 received chemotherapy. Eight received craniospinal irradiation (CSI). Median RT dose was 54 Gy (range 36-59.4) in 30 fractions (range: 20-33). At data freeze, all 17 had passed the 1-month post-RT time point. One patient discontinued memantine after a single dose due to nausea. Pill-reports were available for 14 of the remaining 16; two patients did not complete digital pill logs. For those with complete logs, all adherence rates were above 80%, with a median of 99.32% pill completion rate (range: 92.67-100). Seven (50%) took 100% of prescribed doses. Irrespective of adherence for the 2 unavailable for evaluation, the primary endpoint was still achieved. Grade 1 toxicities included headache (n = 6, 35%) and constipation (n = 1, 6%); there were no grade 2+ toxicities. At last follow-up, 15/16 have completed the full 6-month memantine course. Secondary endpoints including neurocognitive evaluations have not yet been met and will be the subject of future reports. Memantine is a feasible and well-tolerated addition to multi-modality treatment for pediatric brain tumors. Secondary endpoints of this study and results of the ongoing COG study are awaited to define the value of memantine in this population.

Pengembangan Aplikasi Medication Reminder Kontrol Berbasis Android Bagi Keluarga Untuk Program Pengobatan Pasien Kusta

Cystitis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae that, if left untreated, causes lasting impairment, worsens the patient's psychological health, and even reduces productivity. The importance of health and the willingness to adhere to a treatment plan are heavily influenced by the family, who are the patient's closest relatives. Smartphones are a communication and information source that are readily available to society in the age of digitization because of its effectiveness in terms of time, energy, and cost. Proof is still required for the development of this application. An exploratory design and two-stage RD methodologies are used in the study. The examination of patient compliance with therapy and the support of their families during the first stage of application prototype. Evaluation using purposive sampling techniques in 20 patients. The second stage of socialization and application eligibility testing in 10 patients Data collection using questionnaire. Data analysis is done descriptively and analytically. The results of the study showed relatively good family support (50%) and low patient medication adherence (80%). At the development stage, the app produces menus for patients and families: education, checking records, calendars, and consultations. The test results of the application have received good acceptance from users. The development of the medication reminder application can be used as a medium to help the cyst patient and their family complete the treatment program received by the patient.

Enhancing User Experience through Optimization Design Method for Elderly Medication Reminder Mobile Applications: A QFD-Based Research Approach

Poor medication adherence among older adults is a widespread problem worldwide. As the population ages, the design of smartphone medication management apps is critical to improving medication adherence among older adults. Taking the design of an elderly medication reminder APP as an example, this study proposes a sustainable design research method that integrates the KANO model, Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), Quality Function Deployment (QFD), and PUGH decision matrix. The method collects user demands through in-depth interviews, and applies the KANO model to classify these demands. The hierarchical structure of user needs is established by using AHP, and the priority is sorted according to the weight and importance determined by the judgment matrix. QFD is used to translate user needs into design requirements, and the house of quality matrix identifies key design requirements. Finally, design alternatives are evaluated using Pugh’s concept selection method. The results of this study demonstrate that the integration of KANO-AHP-QFD-PUGH can be effective as a sustainable optimal design approach for the user experience of a medication reminder application for the elderly. This integrated method not only facilitates innovative optimization and sustainability of application design methods but also provides valuable theoretical and practical insights for future drug-assisted design for elderly users.

Effect of mobile health reminders on tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Shanghai, China: A prospective cohort study.

Poor adherence increases the risk of unfavorable outcomes for tuberculosis (TB) patients. Mobile health (mHealth) reminders become promising approaches to support TB patients' treatment. But their effects on TB treatment outcomes remain controversial. In this prospective cohort study, we evaluated the effect of the reminder application (app) and the smart pillbox on TB treatment outcomes compared with the standard care in Shanghai, China. We recruited new pulmonary TB (PTB) patients diagnosed between April and November 2019 who were aged 18 or above, treated with the first-line regimen (2HREZ/4HR), and registered at Songjiang CDC (Shanghai). All eligible patients were invited to choose the standard care, the reminder app, or the smart pillbox to support their treatment. Cox proportional hazard model was fitted to assess the effect of mHealth reminders on treatment success. 260 of 324 eligible patients enrolled with 88 using standard care, 82 the reminder app, and 90 the smart pillbox, followed for a total of 77,430 days. 175 (67.3%) participants were male. The median age was 32 (interquartile range [IQR] 25 to 50) years. A total of 44,785 doses were scheduled for 172 patients in the mHealth reminder groups during the study period. 44,604 (99.6%) doses were taken with 39,280 (87.7%) monitored by the mHealth reminders. A significant time-dependent downward linear trend was observed in the monthly proportion of dose intake (p < 0.001). 247 (95%) patients were successfully treated. The median treatment duration of successfully treated patients in the standard care group was 360 (IQR 283-369) days, significantly longer than those in the reminder app group (296, IQR 204-365, days) and the smart pillbox group (280, IQR 198-365, days) (both p < 0.01). Using the reminder app and the smart pillbox was associated with 1.58 times and 1.63 times increase in the possibility of treatment success compared with the standard care, respectively (both p < 0.01). The reminder app and the smart pillbox interventions were acceptable and improved the treatment outcomes compared with the standard care under the programmatic setting in Shanghai, China. More high-level evidence is expected to confirm the effect of mHealth reminders on TB treatment outcomes.

Computer Vision Syndrome among Students in Islamic Boarding School during COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, computer vision syndrome (CVS) caused by the implementation of online learning was an inevitable effect. This study aimed to test the effectiveness of using the Eye Care and Eye Pro Protect Your Vision applications as a step to treat and prevent the severity of CVS. A total of 16 students who participated in virtual classroom learning (81.20% female, 87.50% laptop users with heavy duration, 93.70% experienced CVS) were included. The most frequent symptom in CVS subjects was eye pain (96.5%), while the most intense symptom was a feeling of double vision (15.9%). The use of applications can significantly reduced the duration of laptop use (p=0.025) using the Mc Nemar test. The Eye Care application reduced symptoms by 75%, while the Eye Pro was 62.5%. The Eye Care application can provide a decrease in the duration of screen time and provide rest time for better eyes. Recommendations for preventing CVS based on causal factors can be adjusted to reduce the burden of online study, increase rest time and use screen time reminder applications.

Application Software for the Reduction of Communication Gadget Addiction

Presently, the introduction of recent technological gadgets has caught the global population's attention. People are now so dependent on technical devices and the services they offer that they cannot go in the course of their progress without them. The degree of dependence is causing digital products and services to become addictive. The study was designed to look at how people use tech devices, how much time they spend using it, why they use it, and how it affects their lifestyle and mental health. For data collection in this study, a structured questionnaire, unstructured interviews, and researcher observation were all used. The primary data were collected from 150 respondents from Imo State and Anambra State. The study's findings revealed that the most of the young respondents spent a lot of time utilizing their tech-related devices and services. Once more, it is clear that addiction to technological gadgets has numerous detrimental effects on respondents' mental health and has contributed to the shift in the lifestyles of participants' young. A reminder application system, as an alert, was developed to remind the user of the time spent browsing the internet. The system demands the user specify the time to use for browsing. Keywords: Gadgets, Mental Health, Lifestyle, Addiction, Technology.

Intervention Digital Medication Reminder App to Improve Hypertension Patient's Self-Management Medication Adherence

Among other chronic disorders, hypertension the most common chronic degenerative disease. Patient adherence to treatment is critical to the outcome of hypertension treatment. The provision of a digital medication reminder application intervention is one way to improve medication adherence. This study is to determine the impact of using digital smartphone applications to improve self-management of hypertensive patients. Quasi experimental with 2 prospective groups. The number of study samples was 408 patients. The results were descriptive, the control group had a pre post adherence level at the medium level of adherence, with 111 patients (60.66%) and 108 patients (59.02%). Intervention group at the level of adherence pre Middle 143 patients (63.56%), post 161 patients (71.56%) with a high level of adherence Mann Whitney test analysis, showed a significant change in the level of drug adherence in both groups p value of 0.000. Thus, digital smartphone applications can improve drug adherence.

Automatic Extraction of Medication Information from Cylindrically Distorted Pill Bottle Labels

Patient compliance with prescribed medication regimens is critical for maintaining health and managing disease and illness. To encourage patient compliance, multiple aids, like automatic pill dispensers, pill organizers, and various reminder applications, have been developed to help people adhere to their medication regimens. However, when utilizing these aids, the user or patient must manually enter their medication information and schedule. This process is time-consuming and often prone to error. For example, elderly patients may have difficulty reading medication information on the bottle due to decreased eyesight, leading them to enter medication information incorrectly. This study explored methods for extracting pertinent information from cylindrically distorted prescription drug labels using Machine Learning and Computer Vision techniques. This study found that Deep Convolutional Neural Networks (DCNN) performed better than other techniques in identifying label key points under different lighting conditions and various backgrounds. This method achieved a percentage of Correct Key points PCK @ 0.03 of 97%. These key points were then used to correct the cylindrical distortion. Next, the multiple dewarped label images were stitched together and processed by an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) engine. Pertinent information, such as patient name, drug name, drug strength, and directions of use, were extracted from the recognized text using Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques. The system created in this study can be used to improve patient health and compliance by creating an accurate medication schedule.

Pengingat Pemberantasan Sarang Nyamuk (PSN) berbasis android dalam upaya pembudayaan PSN pada masyarakat

Background : The eradication of mosquito nests (PSN) has not become a culture in the community, even though the government has established a one-house program for larva monitoring (Jumantik), the community has not yet had a strong motivation to implement PSN in their environment and house. Therefore, the researchers made a reminder application in the form of an alarm that will sound once a week to remind the housewives. The problem in this research is how effective is the application of the mosquito nest eradication reminder (PSN) in an effort to cultivate the 3M PLUS PSN in the community.(Objective) The purpose of this study is to analyze the cultural mean of the 3M PLUS PSN reminder in families who are given the PSN reminder application, to analyze the cultural retention of the 3M PLUS PSN leaflet and to analyze the effectiveness of the PSN reminder application by providing 3M PLUS PSN leaflets in an effort to cultivate PSN 3M PLUS in the community&#x0D; Method : This study used a quasi experimental research design with a posttest design with a control group (posttest) only control group design. The study design was used to measure the results of the intervention in both groups, namely to measure whether the PSN reminder application was effective in measuring the 3M Plus PSN culture. The intervention group received a PSN reminder application and the control group was given leaflets. The intervention group and the control group were both measured after receiving treatment at the time of the study.&#x0D; Results : Based on the results of the study, it was shown that the housewives who were given the PSN reminder application intervention were cultured to carry out Mosquito Nest Eradication activities and 3M Plus in their homes and neighborhoods. The culture of the house jumantik was 88.25%, while the respondents who had the PSN culture after being given leaflets were 42.51%&#x0D; Conclusion : The results showed that the use of the PSN reminder application was more effective in cultivating PSN on jumantik houses compared to the intervention in the form of leaflets.

Towards augmented reality coaching for daily routines: Participatory design with individuals with cognitive disabilities and their caregivers

People with cognitive disabilities often use reminder applications on smartphones and tablets to complete everyday activities. However, these devices lack the capabilities to provide customized contextual prompts, essential to support individuals during their activities. As smart home devices, like voice assistants and “smart” appliances, become mainstream, they could support individuals with cognitive disabilities by presenting prompts and reminders in place. To understand how smart devices can expand their features to support customized prompts, we conducted remote participatory design interviews with adults with cognitive disabilities and their caregivers or parents. Participants described and designed multimodal interactive prompts to illustrate how an augmented reality-based smart display can motivate individuals to track progress and complete everyday activities. Designs included features, like avatar coaches, gameplay mechanics, and riveting animations. This paper provides novel prompting strategies and feedback techniques designed by participants and guidelines for making future smart devices more accessible.

Implementasi Metode Geofence Pada Aplikasi Reminder Berbasis Android

The development and utilization of information technology is also used in a way that aims to increase the faith and piety of Muslims in this millennial era. In this digital era, many Muslims are starting to neglect to participate in majlis taklim activities. In this case, the use of the technology used is aimed at increasing the percentage of the majlis taklim congregation which is in the form of a reminder application. This majlis taklim reminder application is an application built using the geofencing method on Android. This application aims to provide reminders in the form of notifications of majlis taklim activities held to users and to make it easier for the majlis taklim committee to disseminate information on the majlis taklim activities that are held. The use of the geofencing method in question is a method used to provide a defined location boundary so as to provide a trigger in the form of a notification to users who are within the boundaries of the area. The notification received by the user is the location of the activity, so it is hoped that this majlis taklim reminder application can increase the percentage of majlis taklim congregations.

Sosialisasi Pentingnya Aplikasi Reminder Jadwal Imunisasi di Puskesmas X Kota Padang

The Ministry of Health and UNICEF survey of more than 5,300 health facilities in Indonesia showed that 84% of children's immunization services were disrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Regular reports from the Padang City Health Office As of February 2021 the average achievement of Complete Basic Immunization only reached 62.6% with a target of 95%, even though the immunization program was provided free of charge by the government at the Puskesmas and Posyandu. This community service facilitates health workers and cadres in disseminating information related to child immunization schedules and other health information. The Service Method is a mixed method by observing problems and designing needs and having webinars using zoom meetings. The result of the service activity is the design of the SMS Gateway-based Smart Immunization system to be one that can remind parents and make it easier for officers to record reporting, as well as an evaluation for policy makers in monitoring immunization achievements every month. The design of the application is also worthy of being developed by integrating with other applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Email. From the results of this service, it is hoped that it can be used as input and consideration in making an immunization schedule reminder application and disseminating other health information for parents and the community Keywords: Immunization, Information, Reminder, Covid-19, Padang City