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Personalised versus standard text message prompts for increasing trial participant response to telephone follow-up: an embedded randomised controlled retention trial
BackgroundImproving retention within randomised controlled trials is important. The effectiveness of different strategies can be assessed using a...
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Factors affecting communication during telephone triage in medical call centres: a mixed methods systematic review
BackgroundTelephone triage is used to optimise patient flow in emergency primary healthcare. Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings and...
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Effect of nurse-led telephone follow-up on postoperative symptoms and analgesics consumption after benign hysterectomy: a randomized, single-blinded, four-arm, controlled multicenter trial
PurposeThe study aimed to determine if planned telephone follow-up, especially when adding structured, oriented coaching, reduces the intensity of...
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Telephone-based aftercare groups for family carers of people with dementia – results of a mixed-methods process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundCaring for a relative with dementia can be demanding and time-consuming. It is not uncommon for them to be overburdened and overworked,...
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The efficiency of quick response code versus telephone contact for post-discharge follow-up after ophthalmic day surgery: a randomized controlled trial
PurposeTo assess and compare the efficiency of quick response (QR) code versus telephone contact for post-discharge follow-up in patients receiving...
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An examination of depression, anxiety, and fear of recurrence among cancer survivors who participated in a virtual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based telephone coaching program
BackgroundDepression, anxiety, and fear of recurrence (FOR) are prevalent among cancer survivors, and it is recommended that they have access to...
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Meaningful use of a digital platform and structured telephone support to facilitate remote person-centred care – a mixed-method study on patient perspectives
BackgroundProcess evaluations are useful in clarifying results obtained from randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Traditionally, the degree of...
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Effects of a brief pre-admission telephone reminder on no-show and dropout rates in substance use disorder treatment: a quasi-experimental study
BackgroundAppointment no-show and early dropout from treatment represent major challenges in outpatient substance use disorder treatment, adversely...
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Long-term effects of a telemedically-assisted lifestyle intervention on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes – A two-armed randomised controlled trial in Germany
PurposeDiabetes is considered one of the fastest growing diseases worldwide. Especially in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, lifestyle interventions...
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Effectiveness of a targeted telephone-based case management service on activity in an Emergency Department in the UK: a pragmatic difference-in-differences evaluation
BackgroundThis study evaluates the effectiveness of a targeted telephone-based case management service that aimed to reduce ED attendance amongst...
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Telephone-based aftercare groups for family carers of people with dementia – results of the effect evaluation of a randomised controlled trial
BackgroundThe care of people with dementia is associated with enormous stress and, in a quarter of cases, leads to depression and anxiety disorders...
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Potential to enhance telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation with improved instructions - findings from a simulation-based manikin study with lay rescuers
BackgroundTelephone-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (T-CPR) significantly increases rate of bystander resuscitation and improves patient outcomes after...
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A retrospective cohort study of telephone versus face-to-face clinics for the management of new otology referrals
PurposeTo compare outcomes of telephone and face-to-face consultations for new otology referrals and discuss the wider use of telemedicine in otology.
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A cost-effectiveness evaluation of a dietitian-delivered telephone coaching program during pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus
BackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a telehealth coaching intervention to prevent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)...
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Effectiveness of a Post-discharge Phone-Based Smoking Cessation Intervention for Patients with Severe Mental Health Disorders: The 061 Quitmental Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
A pragmatic double-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted in Barcelona to assess a telephone-based smoking cessation intervention’s...
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Evaluating a training intervention for improving alignment between emergency medical telephone operators and callers: a pilot study of communication behaviours
BackgroundCalls to emergency medical lines are an essential component in the chain of survival. Operators make critical decisions based on...
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The influence of physical fatigue on telephone-based neuropsychological test performance in COVID-19 survivors
Fatigue has been characterized as a post COVID-19 condition known to persist months after SARS-CoV-2 infection. COVID-19 has been reported to be...
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The effect of telephone health coaching and remote exercise monitoring for peripheral artery disease (TeGeCoach) on health care cost and utilization: results of a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundPeripheral artery disease (PAD) is the third most prevalent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. In 2016, costs per patient associated...
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Cost Effectiveness of Additional Preoperative Telephone Call to Increase Surgical Preparedness: Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Introduction and HypothesisThere is a need for cost effective interventions that increase surgical preparedness in urogynecology.
Methods ...
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Mini-AFTERc: a controlled pilot trial of a nurse-led psychological intervention for fear of breast cancer recurrence
ObjectivesTo determine the feasibility and acceptability of implementing the Mini-AFTERc intervention.
DesignNon-randomised cluster-controlled pilot...
