PSI Vietnam Smart pill box development

Objectives

To test the prototype in the field environment and to see if it encourages patients to follow treatment adherence by taking their medicine correctly.

The study will look at:

1. Device reliability: the successful transfer rate of smart pillbox (how many times a patient opens lid / how many times device sends SMS to chosen number);
2. Treatment adherence support: measured by how many times a PSI case manager needs to provide support to patients who forget to open the lid/ or open the wrong lid to take medication;
3. Feasibility: measured by interviewing providers, case managers and patients on ease of use and implementation.