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Simplifying a Medication Adherence App for Persons with Mild Cognitive Impairment
DescriptionPeople with mild cognitive impairment (PwMCI) experience cognitive changes beyond what is expected for their age and education. PwMCI are at a greater risk of dementia and this risk is greater in those with co-morbid hypertension. Our team developed MEDSReM-M© (Medication Education, Decision Support, Reminding and Monitoring-Memory), a mobile app designed to improve medication adherence to antihypertensive medications in PwMCI. MEDSReM-M© builds on the MEDSReM© system that was developed for cognitively normal older adults. We have iteratively simplified MEDSReM© to meet the needs of PwMCI through needs assessments, cognitive walkthroughs, heuristic evaluations, and iterative usability testing. We will review the key findings from the MEDSReM-M© design and user testing phase to illustrate how MEDSReM© was modified to create a simplified and narrowly focused app suitable for use by PwMCI. Our approach provides guidance for the adaptation of other mHealth systems for use by PwMCI.
Event Type
Lecture
TimeWednesday, September 11th8:50am - 9:10am MST
LocationGrand Ballroom
Tracks
Health Care