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Computerised reminders and feedback in medication management: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials
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OBJECTIVE: To systematically review randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of computer-generated medication reminders or feedback directed to healthcare providers or patients. DATA SOURCES: Extensive computerised and manual literature searches identified 76 English-language reports of RCTs reported before 1 January 2002. Searches were conducted between June 1998 and April 2002. STUDY SELECTION: 26 papers making 29 comparisons (two papers reported on multiple interventions) of computer-supported medication management to a control group. DATA EXTRACTION: The quality of the RCTs was systematically assessed and scored independently by two reviewers. Rates of compliance with (potential) reminders for the control and intervention groups were extracted. DATA SYNTHESIS: Heterogeneity of studies prevented a meta-analysis. Where possible, rates were calculated using the intention-to-treat principle. The comparisons were grouped into five areas. Reminders to providers in outpatient settings: six of 12 comparisons demonstrated positive effects (relative rates [RRs: intervention rates/control rates], 1.0 to 42.0). Provider feedback in outpatient settings: five of seven comparisons showed improved clinician behaviour (RRs, 1.0 to 2.5). Combined reminders and feedback in outpatient settings: the single comparison found no improvement. Reminders to providers in inpatient settings: three of five comparisons showed improvements (RRs, 1.0 to 2.1). Patient-directed reminders: two of four comparisons showed improvements in patient compliance. CONCLUSION: Reminders are more effective than feedback in modifying physician behaviour related to medication management. Patient-directed reminders can improve medication adherence.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Bennett, J. W., & Glasziou, P. P.
- Affiliations
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- ORCID
- Glasziou, Paul P
- Venue
- Medical Journal of Australia
- Publisher
- AMPCo
- Published
- 2003-03
- Volume
- 178
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 217-222
- ISSN
- 0025-729X (ISSN-L)
- 1326-5377
- OpenAlex
- W1548347845
- Cited by
- 146
- References
- 53
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 2.34
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Licence
- Locations
- The Medical Journal of Australia (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Health Information Management › Electronic Health Records Systems
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Family Practice › Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Geriatrics and Gerontology › Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Keywords
- provider feedback, medication management, medication adherence, clinician behavior, outpatient settings, inpatient settings
- MeSH terms
- Drug Therapy, Feedback, Humans, Outpatients, Patient Compliance, Practice Patterns, Physicians', Quality Control, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Reminder Systems
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