Med@HOME App for Medication Safety
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores whether the Meds@HOME mobile app can help caregivers manage medications for children with medical complexity who are on high-risk medications. The goal is to determine if the app improves medication administration, potentially enhancing safety and health outcomes. Participants include primary caregivers and their children who have had multiple medical visits in the past year and take high-risk medications for complex chronic conditions. Those comfortable using a smartphone or tablet and serving as the main caregivers for these children might be a good fit for this study. As an unphased trial, this study offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative research that could enhance medication management for children with complex needs.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify whether participants need to stop taking their current medications. It seems focused on helping caregivers manage existing medications safely.
What prior data suggests that the Meds@HOME Mobile App is safe for use in medication administration?
Research shows that the Meds@HOME mobile app enhances medication management for children with complex medical needs who take high-risk medications. Studies suggest it helps caregivers manage these medications more accurately.
The app does not involve a new drug, so typical side effects or risks associated with medication trials do not apply. Instead, it focuses on helping caregivers administer existing medications more effectively. No reports have indicated problems specifically related to using the app.
Since this study aims to improve medication management through a digital tool, safety concerns are much lower than those in drug trials. Essentially, it simplifies and secures medication management without introducing a new treatment.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Meds@HOME mobile app because it aims to enhance medication safety by providing users with easy access to personalized medication information and reminders. Unlike traditional methods, which often rely on paper instructions or verbal explanations, this app offers a digital platform that can be accessed anytime, anywhere, ensuring that users have all the necessary information at their fingertips. Furthermore, the app's ability to send alerts and reminders can help improve adherence to medication schedules, potentially reducing the risk of errors and improving health outcomes. This innovative approach could significantly enhance how individuals manage their medications, making it a promising tool in healthcare.
What evidence suggests that the Meds@HOME app is effective for improving medication administration to children with medical complexity?
Research has shown that the Meds@HOME mobile app, available to participants in this trial, is a helpful tool for making medication safer for children with complex medical needs who take high-risk medicines. One study found that the app helps primary caregivers administer medication more accurately. This accuracy is crucial because correct medication administration reduces the risk of adverse reactions. The app may also assist secondary caregivers in managing medications more effectively. Overall, the Meds@HOME app aims to make handling medications safer and easier for families with complex medical needs.12346
Who Is on the Research Team?
Ryan Coller, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for primary caregivers of children with complex medical needs who are under 17, use high-risk medications, and have had multiple healthcare visits in the past year. Caregivers must be over 18, speak English, consent to study rules, and commit to a 6-month participation.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Baseline Assessment
Baseline assessments are conducted to evaluate medication administration accuracy and other secondary outcomes
Intervention
Participants are randomized into intervention (Meds@HOME) or control groups and use the app for medication management
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for medication administration accuracy and other outcomes post-intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Meds@HOME Mobile App
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lead Sponsor
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Collaborator