Integrating AI-Generated Summaries of Medication Leaflets into a Mobile Application for Medication Management

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2024 Aug 22:316:761-765. doi: 10.3233/SHTI240524.

Abstract

Effective medication management poses significant challenges, particularly when navigating multiple medications with intricate dosages and schedules. This paper presents a prototype mobile application to streamline information retrieval from dense medication leaflets. By utilizing automated information extraction based on large language models, the application seamlessly retrieves pertinent details from the Austrian medicinal product index upon scanning the medication package. This extracted information is organized and displayed within the app, ensuring clarity and accessibility for users. In addition to this core functionality, the application offers a suite of features tailored to facilitate effective medication management. By integrating comprehensive medication information with practical medication management tools, the application empowers users to navigate complex medication regimes with confidence and ease.

Keywords: LLM; information retrieval; medication management; mobile health.

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Austria
  • Drug Labeling
  • Humans
  • Mobile Applications*
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Pamphlets