Table 3.
Patient acceptability, self-reported health, and self-management survey results
| Survey Measures | Pre (n=25) | Post (n=12) |
|---|---|---|
| Self-reported health and self-management behaviors | ||
| GSRH, mean (SD)a | 2.59 (0.75) | 2.79 (0.90) |
| BP checkingb, % (n) | 52.0 (13) | 58.3 (7) |
| Lab results trackingb, % (n) | 80.0 (20) | 75.0 (9) |
| Symptom trackingb, % (n) | 56.0 (14) | 75.0 (9) |
| Emotional managementb, % (n) | 60.0 (15) | 66.7 (8) |
| Choosing healthier dietb, % (n) | 76.0 (19) | 83.3 (10) |
| Relaxationb, % (n) | 64.0 (16) | 75.0 (9) |
| Exerciseb, % (n) | 76.0 (19) | 75.0 (9) |
| Taken medications not as prescribedb, % (n) | 0.0 (0) | 8.3 (1) |
| Not taken medicationsb, % (n) | 4.0 (1) | 0.0 (0) |
| Checked blood sugar levelb, % (n) | 100.0 (25) | 100.0 (12) |
| Missed visitsb, % (n) | 8.0 (2) | 0.0 (0) |
| Program acceptability and satisfaction, % (n) | ||
| I was comfortable completing the group without in person contactc | — | 91.7 (11) |
| I was comfortable with being on camera during the groupc | — | 83.3 (10) |
| I was comfortable using the video chat functionsc | — | 83.3 (10) |
| The provider took time to create my personal health plan with mec | — | 100.0 (12) |
| My personal health plan included what is important to mec | — | 100.0 (12) |
| The program helped me to create goals that I could work on during the groupc | — | 91.7 (11) |
| I have made progress towards achieving my goalsc | — | 66.7 (8) |
| I gained valuable information from the group leader(s)c | — | 100.0 (12) |
| There was adequate time to ask questions during the groupc | — | 100.0 (12) |
| It was easy for me to state my concerns and ask questions during the group sessionsc | — | 91.7 (11) |
| I gained valuable information from listening to other patients' questions and responsesc | — | 91.7 (11) |
| I benefited from the support I received from other group membersc | — | 75.0 (9) |
| The technology I used to participate in each group session was effectivec | — | 91.7 (11) |
| The technology I used to participate in each group session was easy to usc | — | 91.7 (11) |
| I feel my medical information is secure in the group settingc | — | 91.7 (11) |
| I feel that things I shared during the group were kept privatec | — | 100.0 (12) |
| The program helped me to improve my health and well-beingc | — | 100.0 (12) |
| My medication reminder plan I have established or shared with my health coach has helped me to take my medications as prescribed by my doctorc | — | 83.3 (10) |
| I would participate in a telehealth CKD program againc | — | 91.7 (11) |
| I would recommend a telehealth CKD program to other patientsc | — | 100.0 (12) |
| I felt like the group leader(s) cared about my well-being during the groupc | — | 100.0 (12) |
| The video appointment was much easier than my normal appointmentsc | — | 66.7 (8) |
| I felt comfortable asking my doctor questions through my online visitc | — | 75.0 (9) |
| I am comfortably sharing or entering my health information electronicallyc | — | 83.3 (10) |
| Suggested changes to the program, % of responses (n) | — | |
| Length | — | 15.38 (2) |
| Group discussion | — | 7.69 (1) |
| I would not change anything | — | 76.92 (10) |
a
Response options included 1: poor, 2: fair, 3: good, 4: very good, 5: excellent.
b
Response options included not at all, a little, most of the time, and all of the time. Recorded percent represents where patients responded with most of the time or all of the time.
c
Response options included disagree, neutral, agree, and strongly agree. Recorded percent represents where patients responded with agree or strongly agree.