Started Sept 2024
Subject: Peter C
Peter C, aged 81 has a long term transplant patient with dementia and diabetes. He had previous assistance of 4 single handed care calls per day to ensure that the vital medication regime was adhered to. This caused Peter great stress when carers were unavoidably late and restricted Peter’s independence and affecting his mental wellbeing
Location: South East UK
Assistive Technology Used: Evondos Automated medication System.
Intervention: In September 2024, Peter was introduced to the Evondos Automated Medication System by Kyndi. This system, combined with a monitoring service, was set up to manage his medication schedule, ensuring he takes the correct doses at the right times.
1. Health
- Medication Adherence: No further risk of hospital admissions
- Hospital Admissions: Peter’s low mood in early July has completely gone now that he no longer has to rely on others for his medication
2. Quality of Life
- Independence: Peter utilises the robot without the need to wait for Carers to attend to support his medication
- Mental Health: Improved mental well-being, and improved self esteem as Peter is now able to plan his days without reliance on care calls
- Daily Routine: Enhanced ability to maintain a regular daily routine without the need for as much intervention.
3. Economic Impact
- Pre-intervention: 4 Care calls per day were annualised at £6,240
- Post-intervention: Currently - £0.00 Total Savings = £6,240.
- Cost of Assistive Technology: Evondos Medication system - £2000
- Net Savings: £4,240 savings per year
4. Social Impact
- Caregiver Burden: Peter’s niece is the main care giver she no longer has any concerns with him overdosing on his Cocadamol for pain relief.