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Review of computer-generated outpatient health behavior interventions: clinical encounters "in absentia"

Authors

Revere D, Dunbar PJ

Journal

J Am Med Inform Assoc

Publication Date

2001

Volume

Issue

Pages

62-79

HIT Description: Computer generated health interventions to motivate individuals to adopt treatment regimens. More info...
Purpose of Study: Assess the effect of the intervention on a variety of health outcomes.
Years of study: Studies published through 1999
Study Design: Systematic review of 37 controlled clinical trials.
Outcomes: Varies across studies.

Summary:

Intervention: A variety of computer generated direct-to-patient interventions, mostly involving reminders or prevention in health behaviors or medication use and mostly compared to a usual care arm.
Evaluation Method: Varies across studies
HIT System: Varies across systems
Quality of Care and Patient Safety Outcome: Of 37 studies reviewed, 34 reported statistically significant or improved outcomes. 13 of the 14 studies using targeted interventions and 21 of 23 studies using tailored interventions reported improved outcomes.

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