Table 2.
Disease Management and Prevention Gaps That Prompted Messaging and Were Subsequently Closed in the Self-Management & Reminders with Technology: Appraisal of an Integrated Personal Health Record Study (n=2,656 Total Gaps Open)
| GAP IN | GAPS OPEN | GAP CLOSEDa |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetic foot exam | 220 (8.3) | 127 (57.7) |
| Dilated retinal exam | 250 (9.4) | 144 (57.6) |
| Hemoglobin A1C | 346 (13.0) | 238 (68.8) |
| Urine albumin | 210 (7.9) | 135 (64.3) |
| Liver function test | 147 (5.5) | 109 (74.2) |
| Lipid testing | 263 (9.9) | 144 (54.8) |
| Creatinine testing | 264 (9.9) | 127 (48.1) |
| Pneumonia vaccines | 171 (6.4) | 84 (49.1) |
| Colon cancer screening | 157 (5.9) | 68 (43.3) |
| Pap smear | 253 (9.5) | 174 (68.8) |
| Mammogram | 375 (14.1) | 189 (50.4) |
Data are number (%).
a
Gap closure percentage is of the total gaps open for the individual gap.