Adverse Drug Reaction Prevention System
Date
2007
Authors
Verity, Julian
McDougall, Davin
Clarke, Andrew
Syed, Khizer
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Abstract
In this paper we present a new system for elderly patients to use to keep themselves safe from medical regimen hazards. The system will organize and dispense medication at ingestion times, and notify the patient of any possible adverse drug interactions. The design consists of computer software that will be used to update the device's database. The device consists of a speaker, LCD, and LEDs for notification purposes. The design was simulated and the results show that this design could potentially save the lives of elderly patients who disregard medication instruction and those who are subjected to adverse drug reactions.
Description
Created in fulfillment of the course requirements for ENGG*3100 Engineering and Design III. This course combines the knowledge gained in the advanced engineering and basic science courses with the design skills taught in ENGG*1100 and ENGG*2100 in solving open-ended problems. These problems are related to the student's major. Additional design tools are presented, including model simulation, sensitivity analysis, linear programming, knowledge-based systems and computer programming. Complementing these tools are discussions on writing and public speaking techniques, codes, safety issues, environmental assessment and professional management. These topics are taught with the consideration of available resources and cost.
Keywords
ADR, Medication safety, drug tracking, drug interactions