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Hi guys! I’m developing an app to help people with visual impairments manage their medication. I’d like to interview some people who are blind and/or have significantly impaired vision if you could spare a moment!! :) (self.Blind)
submitted by peachachoo
If you would be willing to share a little bit of your time, I would appreciate if you would PM me as your input would be vital in the effectiveness of the app!
For background, the goal of the app is to allow those with impaired vision to take control of their medical life by making their medical history (doctor visits, comments from the doc, previous diagnoses, prescriptions, symptoms you’ve been experiencing) more accessible. Rather than having someone call in to your doctors office to get relevant documents and then have them read to you, everything will be made accessible through the app.
Also, a main feature of the app is that it will be able to identify one medicine bottle from another using the camera to help you figure out which one is the medicine you should be taking right now! If you have forgotten the medication’s directions, the app will have that information also (initially inputted into your phone directly by the pharmacist).
It will help you be more independent, and also keep you on track on your medication plan!
Thanks for your time guys :D
For background, the goal of the app is to allow those with impaired vision to take control of their medical life by making their medical history (doctor visits, comments from the doc, previous diagnoses, prescriptions, symptoms you’ve been experiencing) more accessible. Rather than having someone call in to your doctors office to get relevant documents and then have them read to you, everything will be made accessible through the app.
Also, a main feature of the app is that it will be able to identify one medicine bottle from another using the camera to help you figure out which one is the medicine you should be taking right now! If you have forgotten the medication’s directions, the app will have that information also (initially inputted into your phone directly by the pharmacist).
It will help you be more independent, and also keep you on track on your medication plan!
Thanks for your time guys :D
FrankenGretchen 4 points 4y ago
I'd start with a THOROUGH investigation of the strategies people are already using.
Electronic reports already exist and scanning apps and equipment make quick work of labels and leaflets. That system needs a lot of work on its own right but designing ANOTHER layer of software? Fix what exists.
But that last bit about having a pharmacist mess with a customer's phone is a kicker. Not only is it a liability most employers like Walmart or Kroger won't go for at all but how many owners would let a sighted person mess with their adapted tech? Germ transmission alone would be a biohazard for hundreds of people.
Would you hand your phone over to Joe CVS so she could input all 6 of your new meds? Or your kids' meds? They don't have time or personnel for that, btw.
Electronic reports already exist and scanning apps and equipment make quick work of labels and leaflets. That system needs a lot of work on its own right but designing ANOTHER layer of software? Fix what exists.
But that last bit about having a pharmacist mess with a customer's phone is a kicker. Not only is it a liability most employers like Walmart or Kroger won't go for at all but how many owners would let a sighted person mess with their adapted tech? Germ transmission alone would be a biohazard for hundreds of people.
Would you hand your phone over to Joe CVS so she could input all 6 of your new meds? Or your kids' meds? They don't have time or personnel for that, btw.
faerylin 1 points 4y ago
I have a box that has all of my meds in it. So I take off a package in the morning, afternoon and night. It has all meds that are on it listed on the package. Makes it easy and I don’t have to worry about anything. Except for one med and that’s because it can’t touch others. But it’s easy to get one med that stays next to my box.
OutWestTexas 1 points 4y ago
My doctor’s office already has a fairly accessible patient portal. I don’t need someone to call for me. I am perfectly capable of making my own calls.
dmazzoni 1 points 4y ago
I agree that you need to better understand what exists today.
The health plan my family uses already has fully electronic medical records and a website and mobile app that are accessible. They have a system where the pharmacist can record a voice description of every medication that you can access with a little device, and there are a ton of other devices and services to describe objects including medication bottles.
I know not everyone has access to that, but I don't think the problem is lack of accessibility technology. The health plans that are behind on this don't have electronic medical records or online access to your doctor for any of their members not just blind members.
The health plan my family uses already has fully electronic medical records and a website and mobile app that are accessible. They have a system where the pharmacist can record a voice description of every medication that you can access with a little device, and there are a ton of other devices and services to describe objects including medication bottles.
I know not everyone has access to that, but I don't think the problem is lack of accessibility technology. The health plans that are behind on this don't have electronic medical records or online access to your doctor for any of their members not just blind members.
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