Implementação de uma aplicação de suporte aos cuidados da rotina medicamentosa de idosos brasileiros

Abstract

Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) affect more than half of the Brazilian population, in particular, about 69% of the elderly population has at least one CNCD. Controlling the disease, reducing morbidity and improving quality of life depend on the adequate administration of different continuous medications. Linked to the use of different medications, simultaneously, there is a propensity for memory deficits in elderly patients, thus making the task of taking medications at the correct times and dosages complex for these people. Furthermore, considering the growth curve of the Brazilian elderly population, the concern with the quality of life of this age group increases and the investment in solutions aimed at this end also increases. Therefore, thinking about care for the treatment of the elderly, this study proposes the implementation of a mobile support application for Brazilian elderly people, and their families and responsible health professionals, for the maintenance and monitoring of an ideal polypharmacy routine for the elderly Brazilian population. Given this, it is expected that elderly patients can manage their medication routine correctly through a Dosing Calendar and that their guardians can monitor and manage their routine managing medications through the application.