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The potential of ingestible sensors combined with family involvement interventions for medication supervision in Tuberculosis patients: A literature review Meidina, Adinda Nezma; Ramadhanti, Nafilah; Riza, M. Aidil Tarensyah; Dapala, Zelka; Fareza, M. Daffa
Public Health Risk Assesment Journal Vol. 2 No. 2: January (2025)
Publisher : Institute for Advanced Science, Social, and Sustainable Future

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/phraj.v2i2.2025.1516

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Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne infectious disease that remains the second leading cause of death from infectious diseases globally. A major challenge in eliminating TB, despite it being preventable and curable, is the low adherence to treatment. This literature review aims to provide insights into the potential of ingestible sensors combined with family involvement interventions for medication supervision in TB patients, ensuring that medications are actually swallowed and addressing a key limitation of the previous DOT method. Methods: This study used a literature review method with the keywords "family engagement intervention", "digestible sensor", and "tuberculosis [MeSH]" to search databases such as Google Scholar, Science Direct, ResearchGate, and NCBI. Inclusion criteria included in vitro and in vivo experimental studies, cohort studies, comparative analysis studies, and reviews published in the last 10 years. Exclusion criteria included incomplete studies, inaccessible papers, and non-English/Indonesian texts. After applying these criteria, 35 journals and 1 book were selected for review and analysis. Findings: Ingestible sensors have shown over 80% effectiveness in monitoring medication adherence by providing real-time data for precise treatment adjustments. When combined with family involvement, these interventions address psychosocial barriers like stigma and lack of support, further improving adherence. This synergy significantly reduces non-compliance, prevents drug resistance, and enhances treatment outcomes for TB patients. Conclusion: Ingestible sensors combined with family involvement offer a more effective approach to TB treatment by ensuring medication is swallowed and providing psychosocial support, reducing risks of transmission, relapse, and drug resistance. However, equitable access and adequate infrastructure, supported by government and societal cooperation, are crucial for the successful implementation of this system globally. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study explores the innovative use of ingestible sensors combined with family involvement to improve TB treatment adherence, offering a novel contribution to TB management.
Smart candy as a salivary pH indicator for early detection of dental caries risk in children with family-based preventive approach: A literature review Dapala, Zelka; Safira, Yana Nitya; Elvaretta, Videli; Doprecia, Muhammad Dwivo; Damhudi, Inez Shafa
Public Health Risk Assesment Journal Vol. 3 No. 2: January (2026)
Publisher : Institute for Advanced Science, Social, and Sustainable Future

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61511/phraj.v3i2.2026.1992

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Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial pathological condition and highly prevalent non-communicable disease, particularly in children, with significant impacts on health and quality of life. Early detection remains challenging due to invasive, clinic-based methods that are often inaccessible to children. This literature review aims to explore the potential of smart candy as a salivary pH indicator combined with a family-based preventive, offering a child-friendly and community-based strategy to support early caries prevention in alignment with national and global oral health goals. Methods: This study utilized a literature review method with the keywords “dental caries in children”, “family-based preventive”, and “smart candy [MeSH]” to explore databases such as Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, ResearchGate, and NCBI. Inclusion criteria included in vitro and in vivo experimental studies, cohort studies, comparative analysis studies, and reviews published in the last 10 years. Exclusion criteria included incomplete studies, inaccessible papers, and non-English or Indonesian texts. Based on these criteria, 50 references were selected including journals and books for review. Findings: Smart candy has shown the effectiveness as salivary pH-indicator tool that facilitates early detection of dental caries risk by providing real-time visual cues based on salivary pH changes. When integrated with a family-based approach, it helps overcome psychosocial barriers and improves adherence to preventive oral health behaviors in children. Conclusion: Smart candy is a child-friendly innovation that detects early dental caries through salivary pH-based visual cues, supporting preventive care and empowering families, especially in underserved areas. Despite challenges like regulation and supervision, government-backed community integration could boost its impact and support national and global oral health goals. Novelty/Originality of this article: This study explores smart candy as a child-friendly innovation for early caries detection. Combined with family-based prevention, it offers a new approach to reduce dental caries in children.