RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The role of wirelessly observed therapy in improving treatment adherence
JF Future Healthcare Journal
JO Future Healthc J
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 179
OP 182
DO 10.7861/fhj.2021-0165
VO 9
IS 2
A1 Kartik Kumar
A1 Michael R Loebinger
A1 Saira Ghafur
YR 2022
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/9/2/179.abstract
AB 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.