Table 3 Wisepill acceptability and experiences: themes identified from end-of-study questionnaire on device use and adherence monitoring
N = 20* | Percent** | |
|---|---|---|
Ease of using Wisepill | ||
Easy to use | 19 | 95% |
Not easy to use | 1 | 5% |
Prefer to use Wisepill for medications | 19 | 95% |
Medication(s) easiest to take with Wisepill | ||
ART | 14 | 70% |
Levofloxacin | 2 | 10% |
Bedaquiline | 10 | 50% |
Challenges of using Wisepill | ||
Difficulty opening the box | 3 | 15% |
Required extra demonstration of how to use device | 1 | 5% |
Worry that children will find/use the device | 2 | 10% |
Fear of missing a dose | 1 | 5% |
Worry about losing the box during travel | 1 | 5% |
Disconcerted by the flashing light | 1 | 5% |
Loss of confidentiality regarding disease status | 0 | 0% |
Benefits of using Wisepill | ||
Maintains confidentiality regarding disease status | 6 | 30% |
Keeps medications safe | 9 | 45% |
Keeps medications organized | 3 | 15% |
Perception of being monitored | ||
Motivates to take medications | 9 | 45% |
Induces sense of being cared for | 7 | 35% |
Popularity of Wisepill device | ||
Fellow patients liked the device | 11 | 55% |
Fellow patients disliked the loss of autonomy | 1 | 5% |
Fellow patients fear repercussions of missing dose | 1 | 5% |
Family would react positively to the device | 18 | 90% |
Family would be curious about the device | 1 | 5% |
Recommendations | ||
Increase size of pillbox to accommodate more medications | 10 | 50% |
Alarm/reminder to take medications | 5 | 25% |
Device should have a color | 1 | 5% |
Device should only be given to dedicated people | 1 | 5% |