Table 12: Impact of eTools on Lipids.
| Author, Year | Study Design | Length of Follow-up | Sample Size, n (Intervention/Control) | Lipids (Intervention/Control) | Effect Estimate (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cholesterol, mmol/L | |||||
| Montori et al, 2002 (37) | RCT | 24 months | 399/208 | NR | Mean difference −0.1 (−3.5 to 1.8) |
| LDL-C, mg/dL | |||||
| Lester et al, 2005 (33) | RCT | 1 month | 81/82 | 106.8/111.5 | Mean difference −4.7 (−13.4 to 4.0) |
| Montori et al, 2002 (37) | RCT | 24 months | 399/208 | NR | Mean difference −0.1 (−3.0 to 2.8) |
| Triglycerides, mg/dL | |||||
| Montori et al, 2002 (37) | RCT | 24 months | 399/208 | NR | Mean difference 0.1 (−1.7 to 3.5) |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; eTool, electronic tool; NR, not reported; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; RCT, randomized controlled trial.