Medication management defines and challenges caregivers, Medisafe finds

Monitoring medication is one of the defining responsibilities of a caregiver, according to a new survey from Medisafe, the leading medication engagement platform.

As more friends and family take on the role of caregiver, 84 per cent of respondents identify monitoring medications as one of their top responsibilities, followed by accompanying loved ones to doctor appointments (61 per cent), and picking up prescriptions (​​57 per cent).

When it comes to the challenges associated with being a caregiver, 53 per cent say that managing a loved one’s medication regimen is the top burden, followed by staying on top of medication refills (36 per cent), navigating symptoms and side-effects (30 per cent), and managing their own caregiver burnout (34 per cent).

Twenty four per cent of respondents indicated they act as a caregiver, as well as serve as a health proxy.

“The profile of today’s caregiver is as diverse and dynamic as patients themselves.

“As patients’ and caregivers’ needs continue to evolve, we continue to look for new ways to make their jobs easier – whether that is through advanced medication management or the ability to easily upload documentation required for prescriptions,” said Rotem Shor, Medisafe Chief Technology Officer and co-founder.

“Offering the tools caregivers need in an easy-to-use platform is critical to both reducing caregiver burnout and improving patient outcomes.”

With nearly 10 million users worldwide, Medisafe has been recognised as one of the best tools for managing caregiver challenges – and is showing long-term effectiveness in doing so.

Of those Medisafe users who identify as caregivers and rely on the platform, 39 per cent say they use the platform to track medications for themselves and/or someone else multiple times per day, and a majority of caregivers have been using Medisafe for over a year.

Caregivers find that staying updated on medications and supplies rises to a bigger challenge (50 per cent) when care extends beyond five months.

“Our goal is to not only deliver personalized support, but also become a leading digital health platform where patients and caregivers can rely on timely interventions and clear guidance toward better health,” added Jen Butler, Medisafe Chief Marketing Officer.

“By recognising the important role of caregivers and developing new solutions that enable shared decisions and tracking, Medisafe is helping to advance the healthcare continuum by engaging all care partners.”

The survey, conducted from April 6 – 25, 2022 included more than 3000 U.S. patients who use Medisafe’s platform. To see the full survey results, visit https://infogram.com/cargiver-survey-real-time-data-you-should-know-1h8n6m35j70jj4x?live.