Perceived Usability of Tablet Crushers: Comparison of Devices by People with and without Limited Hand Functions

• Published in: Pharmaceutics Vol. 15; no. 2; p. 517
• Main Authors: Lee, Su Vin, Aplin, Tammy, Sefidani Forough, Aida, Steadman, Kathryn J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 01.02.2023; MDPI
• Subjects: Arthritis; Comparative analysis; dosage form modification; Drug dosages; Efficiency; hand function; hand strength; Medical supplies; Pharmacy; pill crusher; Structure; swallowing difficulties; Tablets (Medicine); Usability; User satisfaction; Australia; hand strength; dosage form modification; pill crusher; hand function; swallowing difficulties

Tablet crushing is a common practice used by patients and their carers, mainly to facilitate swallowing. Various tablet-crushing devices with different designs are currently available on the market. This study aimed to compare the usability of different tablet-crushing devices in people with and wit...