Connected Health
The World Health Organisation reports that patient adherence to prescribed medication can be as low as 50% and states that “increasing the effectiveness of adherence interventions may have a far greater impact on the health of the population than any improvement in specific medical treatments. However, research consistently highlights that the complexity of a medication regime is a significant barrier to patient adherence and that the quality of patient – doctor communication can affect outcomes for patients.
HealthBeacon is designed with simplicity and usability in mind while being aesthetically appropriate to the home environment.
Healthbeacon is an ambitious startup that has made the traditional sharps bin, smart. 100s of millions of patients take medication in their home by injection. Right after taking their medication they are required to throw away their used needle away into a sharps bin.
Traditional sharps disposal, usually hidden or placed somewhere unobtrusive. It acted as a negative reminder of the patient’s condition.
HealthBeacon’s connected medical device supports patients to achieve greater medication adherence at home by reducing complexity and improving communication with their doctors. It is designed to help users manage complex medication regimes through prompts and reminders.
Helathbeacon is designed to fit into your home like any other appliance.
