Open AccessExperimental Study on Patient Preferences Regarding the Shape and Size of Medical Tablets and Capsules Using Three-Dimensionally Printed Plastic Model Formulations
Author(s) -
Kenji Kabeya,
Hiroki Satoh,
Satoko Hori,
Yasufumi Sawada
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
patient preference and adherence
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.885
H-Index - 48
ISSN - 1177-889X
DOI - 10.2147/ppa.s306582
Subject(s) - medicine , swallowing , visual analogue scale , analysis of variance , 3d printed , physical therapy , dentistry , biomedical engineering
Tablets and capsules are the most common dosage forms. However, ease of use and/or swallowing influences patients' compliance.