The role of wirelessly observed therapy in improving treatment adherence
Kartik Kumar, Michael R Loebinger and Saira Ghafur
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7861/fhj.2021-0165
Future Healthc J May 2022 Kartik Kumar
ARoyal Brompton Hospital, London, UK and National Institute for Health Research Imperial Biomedical Research Centre clinical research fellow in respiratory medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, London, UK
Roles: specialty trainee in respiratory medicine and general internal medicine
Michael R Loebinger
BRoyal Brompton Hospital, London, UK and professor of practice (respiratory medicine), National Heart and Lung Institute, London, UK
Roles: consultant physician in respiratory medicine and clinical director of laboratory medicine
Saira Ghafur
CSt Mary's Hospital, London, UK and lead for digital health, Institute of Global Health Innovation, London, UK
Roles: honorary consultant physician in respiratory medicine

Abstract
Wirelessly observed therapy (WOT) offers a novel way of monitoring treatment adherence. In this article, we provide an overview of how this technology works and discuss the evidence for its clinical effectiveness in tuberculosis, hepatitis C virus infection, mental health and cardiovascular disease. We consider the acceptability of WOT to patients as well as potential issues relating to patient autonomy and data protection. We highlight the current limited data on its economic impact and reflect on its future role in patient care.
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The role of wirelessly observed therapy in improving treatment adherence
Kartik Kumar, Michael R Loebinger, Saira Ghafur
Future Healthc J May 2022, fhj.2021-0165; DOI: 10.7861/fhj.2021-0165
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