Medication Monitor Development Stressing TB and AIDS

We will develop a portable device for monitoring and improving patient adherence with self administmedication. Using a microprocessor with time keeping ability, the device will determine when patientfrom a container in which they are loose and random and provides an audible means to remind and insttake. This reminder and instructional means will provide revised instructions when the patient failsprescribed. The device will be adaptable to any pill, tablet or capsule of any size or shape. The prdevice which can be used to select TB patients who clearly need Directly Observed Therapy. The seconprovide a tool for improving the quality of data in outpatient trials and in studying ways of overcomedication instructions.