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    Evaluation of NFC-Guidable System to Manage Polypharmacy in Elderly Patients

    Khalid Alzahrani1,*, Mrim Alnfiai2

    Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.41, No.2, pp. 445-460, 2022, DOI:10.32604/csse.2022.020620

    Abstract A complete and thorough understanding by patients of their prescriptions is one of the most critical components of a successful treatment journey. Being unfamiliar with the intricacies of prescribed medication can cause serious health risks due to not adhering to prescription instructions or noting potential drug interactions, which can lead to life-threatening injuries. Pharmacists face communication barriers (including non-English speaking patients), lack of time, lack of knowledge, workload, and frequent interruption when dispensing medicines often preventing them from providing the necessary guidance to their patients. To minimize this risk, an NFC-Guidable polypharmacy system was developed integrating Near Field Technology (NFC)… More >

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