“Pill organizer”的意思、由来-开放百科全书

A pill organizer, pill container, dosette box or pill box is a multicompartment compliance aid for storing scheduled doses of medications. Pill organizers usually have square-shaped compartments for each day of the week, although other more compact and discreet versions have come to market, including cylindrical and pen-shaped cases.^[1]^[2] Some organizers have multiple sections, corresponding with different times of the day. Pill organizers are viewed as a way to prevent or reduce medication errors on the part of the patient, though evidence of effectiveness is not strong, and they have been linked to medication errors.^[3]

Usage

Pill organizers are useful for all types of patients, including the elderly, those who have memory deficiencies, and those taking multiple medications, as an aid in remembering to take proper doses of their medications thereby complying with their doctor's recommended dose. See (compliance (medicine)). They allow a patient to know whether or not they have taken a particular dose of their medication; if a pill still remains in its compartment, it is apparent that it has not yet been taken, whereas if it is missing, it has already been taken.^[4]

Pill organizers often have various features to make them easier for special-needs patients to use, such as color-coding, Braille for the blind, or a locking mechanism to prevent double dosing.^[5] Some organizers used for diabetes patients have sections for insulin and hypodermic syringes.

Some pharmacists will pre-load pills into pill organizers for their patients, as a convenient service.^[6]

Electronic pill organizers

Electronic pill organizers, pill dispensers, and pill reminders have been developed that alert patients when their prescription medication, OTC medication, or daily food supplements must be taken. ^[5] These devices have been credited with saving lives and saving money in the health care system.^[7] Advanced models can be linked via the Internet to a medical facility, to aid in monitoring and reminding a patient to take his/her medications.^[8]

References

1. ^{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4iSoMzkwStMC&pg=PA244&dq=%22pill+organizer%22&as_brr=3&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html |title=American Medical Association Guide ... |accessdate=April 10, 2011}}
2. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/0612/not-taking-your-medicine-on-schedule-find-the-right-reminder.aspx |title=Not Taking Your Medicine on Schedule?|work= Everyday Health |date= |accessdate=June 12, 2012}}
3. ^{{cite news |title=Think outside the box: replacing multicompartment compliance aids |url=https://www.pharmaceutical-journal.com/20206080.article |accessdate=17 March 2019 |publisher=Pharmaceutical Journal |date=8 February 2019}}
4. ^{{cite news|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=X_z3FF5WSU4C&pg=PA210&dq=%22pill+organizer%22&as_brr=3&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html |title=Heart to Heart: A Personal Plan for Creating a Heart-Healthy Family: Your Guide to the Good Life|author=Mosca, Lori |date=2005|work= Health & Fitness|accessdate=April 10, 2011}}
5. ^¹{{cite web|url=http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/Articles/Eyes-And-Vision/tools_and_techniques_for_visual_impairment/5/ |title=Tools and Techniques for Visual Impairment |page =5|website=Diabetes Self-Management |date=January 30, 2007 |accessdate=April 10, 2011}}
6. ^{{cite news|url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2001788090_agedisease11m.html |title=Stakes high to help those with chronic diseases |work=Seattle Times |date=November 14, 2003 |accessdate=April 10, 2011}}
7. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/124881.php |title=University Of Montreal Students Design Argus, A High-tech Pill Organizer - Could Help Save Lives And Money |work=Medical News Today |date= |accessdate=2011-04-10}}
8. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2009/08/30/new_gadgets_prod_people_to_remember_their_meds/ |title=New gadgets prod people to remember their meds |work=The Boston Globe |date=August 30, 2009 |accessdate=April 10, 2011 |first=Scott |last=Kirsner}}