PURPOSE: This pilot study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and utility of a text messaging system that allowed teenagers with asthma to generate and control medical reminders sent to their mobile phones. METHODS: The 12 teens in the study group were able to create their own reminder text messages, add or change reminders, and determine when and how often the messages were sent to their cell phone. RESULTS: In total, 18 of the 21 unique messages created were reminders to take medication. No teen made changes to their original text messages or delivery schedule on their own. They gave high ratings on the usefulness, acceptability, and ease of use of the text messaging system. Self-reported asthma control at baseline was similar for both the study and comparison groups and did not change significantly. CONCLUSIONS: Allowing teens to control the timing and content of reminder text messages may support self-management of chronic disease.
PURPOSE: This pilot study assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and utility of a text messaging system that allowed teenagers with asthma to generate and control medical reminders sent to their mobile phones. METHODS: The 12 teens in the study group were able to create their own reminder text messages, add or change reminders, and determine when and how often the messages were sent to their cell phone. RESULTS: In total, 18 of the 21 unique messages created were reminders to take medication. No teen made changes to their original text messages or delivery schedule on their own. They gave high ratings on the usefulness, acceptability, and ease of use of the text messaging system. Self-reported asthma control at baseline was similar for both the study and comparison groups and did not change significantly. CONCLUSIONS: Allowing teens to control the timing and content of reminder text messages may support self-management of chronic disease.
Authors: Hun-Sung Kim; Yunji Hwang; Jae-Ho Lee; Hye Young Oh; Yi-Jun Kim; Hyeon Yoon Kwon; Hyoseung Kang; Hyunah Kim; Rae Woong Park; Ju Han Kim Journal: Telemed J E Health Date: 2014-04-02 Impact factor: 3.536
Authors: Kevin B Johnson; Barron L Patterson; Yun-Xian Ho; Qingxia Chen; Hui Nian; Coda L Davison; Jason Slagle; Shelagh A Mulvaney Journal: J Am Med Inform Assoc Date: 2015-12-11 Impact factor: 4.497