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Abstract #18037 Published in IGR 9-2
The TRAVATAN Dosing Aid accurately records when drops are taken
Friedman DS; Jampel HD; Congdon NG; Miller R; Quigley HAAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology 2007; 143: 699-701
PURPOSE: To assess the accuracy of Travatan Dosing Aid recordings. DESIGN: Prospective evaluation of drop-recording accuracy. METHODS: Physicians and patients used the Dosing Aid, and logs of usage were compared to the data obtained from the Dosing Aid. RESULTS: Five physicians and 20 patients participated. Devices used by physicians recorded all drops dispensed. Extra readings were recorded when physicians carried the devices during the day. For patients, 93% of all drops were recorded, with 18 of 20 subjects having over 85% of the drops recorded. Seventy percent of patients would continue using the device. CONCLUSIONS: The Dosing Aid accurately recorded most eyedrops administered by patients and physicians. Given recent documentation of widespread under-compliance with medical therapy, the Dosing Aid could be a useful addition to clinical practice and research.
Dr. D.S. Friedman, Glaucoma Division of the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA. David.Friedman@jhu.edu
Classification:
11.16 Vehicles, delivery systems, pharmacokinetics, formulation (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)
11.4 Prostaglandins (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)