A New Medication Management System for Elderly Using Augmented Reality

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study introduces the development of an Augmented Reality (AR) and Internet of Things (IoT)-based medication management system tailored for elderly individuals. The system aims to address healthcare accessibility challenges encountered by the elderly, such as medication identification, dosage accuracy, and storage concerns, which can pose risks during medication administration. Despite AR’s extensive use in various medication management areas, its potential in guiding medication storage and retrieval within a medicine cabinet has not been explored. To address this gap and overcome challenges, a prototype was developed to identify, store, and guide medication administration. By integrating AR and IoT technologies, the system provides real-time visual and audio instructions, improving medication administration accuracy and reducing the likelihood of medication-related complications. Interviews conducted during the prototype evaluation revealed mixed feedback on usability. Participants with limited technical knowledge experienced difficulties with app navigation, medication input, and accessibility issues. Conversely, users with strong technical backgrounds appreciated the prototype’s audio output for medication identification and found the interface intuitive.