Table 31: Impact of eTools on Behavioural Management Interventions.
| Author, Year | Study Design | Length of Follow-up | Sample Size, n (Intervention/Control) | Results, % of patients (Intervention/Control) | Effect Estimate (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diet Advice | |||||
| Montori et al, 2002 (37) | RCT | 24 months | 399/208 | 70/60 | aORa 1.9 (1.2–3.0) |
| Wells et al, 1996 (42) | Observational | 23 months | 2,049/1,190 |
Saw dietitian 91/81 |
OR 2.36 (1.92–2.91) |
| Smoking | |||||
| Montori et al, 2002 (37) | RCT | 24 months | 399/208 |
Tobacco advice 94/87 |
aORa 2.0 (0.9–4.3) |
| Herrin et al, 2012 (40) | Observational | 5 years | 10,017/35,033 patient years |
Smoking assessment 98.6/94.3 |
aORb 2.6 (2.2–3.1) |
| Other | |||||
| Montori et al, 2002 (37) | RCT | 24 months | 399/208 |
Exercise advice 80/52 |
aORa 2.7 (1.6–4.5) |
| Montori et al, 2002 (37) | RCT | 24 months | 399/208 |
Self-management support 61/38 |
aORa 2.6 (1.7–3.8) |
| Walsh et al, 2012 (41) | Observational | 24 months | 4,220/2,950 |
Heart failure education improvement in use of therapy from baseline 24.7/26.6 |
aORc 0.95 (0.67–1.35) |
Abbreviations: aOR, adjusted odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; eTool, electronic tool; NR, not reported; OR, odds ratio; RCT, randomized controlled rial.
a
Adjusted with logistic regression; further details not provided.
b
Adjusted for age, sex, insulin usage, and year of study.
c
Adjusted for patient and practice characteristics.