Improved monitoring of adherence with patching treatment using a microsensor and Eye Patch Assistant.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Use of a microsensor has been suggested to monitor patching adherence. Application has been limited because the microsensor's small size makes it easy to lose and a swallowing risk. We designed the Eye Patch Assistant (EPA) to hold the small microsensor in place and reduce the risk of loss or swallowing. This study reports the accuracy, precision, ease of use, and comfort for patching with EPA (patch+EPA) to monitor adherence.

Methods

Adults (N = 13) wore an adhesive patch alone or a patch+EPA for 2 hours each, recorded wear time, and completed an ease of use/comfort questionnaire; 30 children wore a patch or patch+EPA and completed the questionnaire. Sensor sampling interval was every 5 minutes or every 1 minute. Sensor accuracy and precision were evaluated by Bl

SUBMITTER: Wang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7276289 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature