| Study name |
Electronic patient reported outcome (ePRO) mobile application pragmatic trial |
| Methods |
Randomised trial, Canada |
| Participants |
A FHT patient at one of the FHT sites selected and is 60 years or older;
Physical capability to use a tablet and/or a caregiver who can use the tablet on their behalf;
Ability to read and write in English and/or the availability of a caregiver who can do so on their behalf;
Has complex care needs defined as two or more chronic conditions and 10 or more visits to their primary health care provider within the last 12 months; and
Be thinking about or ready to make changes to support their self‐management. |
| Interventions |
During the ePRO Tool intervention participants will complete surveys at every 3 months intervals starting month at 4 or month 7, for study duration. Surveys capture patient demographics, assessment of quality‐of‐life, chronic disease management, primary care experience, and Electronic Patient Reported Outcome (ePRO) Mobile Application tool usability.
Participants will also meet with their provider to setup and monitor a health goal to track during the study via the ePRO application. During the study, participants will meet with their primary care providers 4‐5 times to discuss their health goal monitoring. Post‐study participants will discuss their experience using the ePRO app in an interview or focus group setting. |
| Outcomes |
Primary outcome: Change from baseline Assessment of Quality‐of‐Life at 3 month intervals for 15 months [ Time Frame: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, and study end (15‐months)] |
| Starting date |
May 2017 |
| Contact information |
Carolyn Steele Gray. Email: Carolyn.SteeleGray@sinaihealthsystem.ca |
| Notes |
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