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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2010 Apr;23 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S21-7.
doi: 10.1089/jamp.2009.0770.

The Adaptive Aerosol Delivery system in a telehealth setting: patient acceptance, performance and feasibility

Kurt Nikander  1 , John Denyer, Mary Dodd, Tony Dyche, Kevin Webb, Peter Weller, David Stableforth
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Randomized Controlled Trial

The Adaptive Aerosol Delivery system in a telehealth setting: patient acceptance, performance and feasibility

Kurt Nikander et al. J Aerosol Med Pulm Drug Deliv. 2010 Apr.

Abstract

Background: The telehealth service is one of the fastest growing healthcare segments. It is increasingly utilizing computer technology and telecommunication equipment to either provide continuous vital sign monitoring or facilitate patient care at home, rather than relying solely on in-person care.

Methods: We conducted a 6-week open study in nineteen patients with cystic fibrosis enrolled from three centers, to investigate patient perception of a telehealth enabled nebulizer system (Prodose Adaptive Aerosol Delivery [AAD] System), which enabled the doorstep delivery of repeat medication.

Results: The results showed that patient confidence in the device and perception of ease of use was high with no significant change between the start and end of the trial. Views on the home delivery of medication were split between 'great' and 'inconvenient.' However, if the delivery system had been more flexible and delivered all the patients' drugs, the majority of patients would have had their medication delivered in this way.

Conclusions: The trial showed that it was possible to build telehealth technology into an advanced nebulizer system, and that patient acceptance of the technology was unlikely to be a barrier to the adoption of such a telehealth system.

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Overview of the Prodose Adaptive Aerosol Delivery (AAD) System, the Prodose AAD Disc, and the modem used in the study.
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Schematic presentation of the telehealth system as used in the study including all the parts in the system, that is, the patient, the call center, and the pharmacy.
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