Table 4 Summary by Content of Message
From: Evaluation of a web-based asthma self-management system: a randomised controlled pilot trial
Primary Message Content | Total # of postings, N (%) |
|---|---|
Medication adherence encouraged or inquired by MD or RN | 82 (13.5) |
Encouraged patient to use BostonBreathes | 78 (12.9) |
Asthma education for patient | 74 (12.2) |
Asthma symptom or Peak Flow- addressed or asked by MD/RN | 68 (11.2) |
Socializing | 61 (10.1) |
Subject telling progress- asthma mentioned | 42 (6.9) |
Doctor/nurse providing general encouragement- positive feedback | 38 (6.3) |
Team review summary | 29 (4.8) |
Medication adherence issue addressed by patient | 28 (4.6) |
Coordination of care | 21 (3.5) |
Asthma symptoms or peak flow reported by patient | 20 (3.3) |
Non asthma illness posting | 11 (1.8) |
Socializing (doctor posting) | 11 (1.8) |
Appointment reminder for patient or patient asked to make appointment | 10 (1.7) |
Acknowledgement of a team posting by PCP or patient | 7 (1.2) |
Discussion of incentive points | 7 (1.2) |
Issue with Peak Flow meter | 4 (0.7) |
Blank message | 4 (0.7) |
Medicine dose change or medicine change discussed | 2 (0.3) |
All other | 10 (1.7) |