A medication adherence platform for reducing the cost of medication errors and non-adherence

Opportunity 

Medication non-adherence remains a significant challenge in cancer care, particularly for patients managing complex oral anticancer medications at home. It can compromise treatment effectiveness, lead to poorer health outcomes, and contribute to avoidable healthcare costs. 

The project aimed to address the need for a scalable, patient-centred digital solution that could support both patients and healthcare professionals in improving medication-taking behaviours and self-management in serious or chronic disease.  

Project Objectives  

The project set out to evaluate SAMSON, a comprehensive digital medication adherence platform comprising a patient-facing mobile application specifically designed to assist with medication management by targeting cognitive and behavioural aspects of medication adherence. The team also developed a companion Motivational Interviewing Training Platform (MITP) for clinicians.  

The project sought to assess the clinical feasibility and usability of SAMSON in improving medication adherence and supporting patient self-management. The project also worked to establish pathways for translation and commercialisation arising from this research.