Publications by authors named "Marika Denise Favuzzi"
Tailoring Tofacitinib Oral Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis: The TuTOR App.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
April 2022
To support the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients treated with tofacitinib, we designed the TuTOR (tailoring tofacitinib oral therapy in rheumatoid arthritis) mobile app. The impact of the app on medical adherence was evaluated using a crossover design alternating a paper-diary and the TuTOR App. Twenty patients with RA (mean age at inclusion, 59 ± 13 years) were included in the study.
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- The objective of the project was to create a mobile app, TuTOR, to assist patients in adhering to their medical treatments by enhancing awareness of medication schedules and upcoming medical appointments.
- The app combines features like smart reminders, a user-friendly interface, and data synchronization to track medication compliance while ensuring robust data security and privacy.
- TuTOR also includes additional functionalities such as a calendar for medical exams, a contact list for healthcare providers, and tools for patients to document skipped medications, all designed to improve patient engagement and healthcare outcomes.