Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Smart pill dispensers powered by Internet of Things (IoT) technology have revolutionized the way medications are delivered, providing significant advancements in healthcare.These dispensers integrate sensors and wireless connectivity to ensure accurate medication administration, improving patient adherence to prescribed treatment regimens.The IoT-enabled devices allow for real-time monitoring of medication usage, enabling healthcare professionals to remotely track a patient's adherence to their medication schedule.This connectivity ensures that any missed doses, incorrect medications, or other issues can be immediately detected, with notifications sent to both the patient and their healthcare provider.This seamless interaction between the pill dispensers and IoT devices helps reduce medication errors, which can often have serious health implications.One of the most important features of these smart dispensers is the incorporation of biometric verification methods, such as face recognition, to ensure that the correct medication is administered to the right patient.This technology eliminates the risk of errors caused by human oversight, providing a higher level of security for patients and increasing confidence in the medication management process.Additionally, these dispensers can be connected to the cloud, where data is securely stored and accessible for healthcare practitioners, allowing for ongoing monitoring and intervention when necessary.This cloud-based system ensures
Language: English
Topic: Internet of Things and AI
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4405858601