Table 3.
Retention and process measures by randomized modality with hybrid method of outcome collectiona
| Overall (N = 30) | EHR (N = 15)b | Telephone (N = 15) | P value* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outcome obtained by dual method protocol | ||||
| 6 months | 29 (97%) | 14 (93%) | 15 (100%) | >0.99 |
| Staff time for outcome collection (min) | ||||
| 6 months | 15.6 ± 9.8 | 13.5 ± 12.5 | 17.7 ± 5.7 | 0.09 |
| 14.7 [8.0, 22.0] | 8 [4, 25] | 17.7 [12.2, 22.0] | ||
| Staff time for outcome collection and data entry (min) | ||||
| 6 months | 25.2 ± 14.0 | 21.4 ± 13.0 | 29.0 ± 14.3 | 0.04 |
| 23.2 [14.0, 29.0] | 14.0 [11.5, 29.0] | 26.0 [22.1, 32.3] | ||
| Number of reminders | ||||
| 6 months | 3.5 ± 3.3 | 4.9 ± 4.0 | 2.0 ± 1.4 | 0.07 |
| 2 [1, 6] | 3 [1, 9] | 1 [1, 3] | ||
| Observations relative to due date (days) | ||||
| 6 months | 3.3 ± 13.7 | 8.3 ± 17.3 | −1.6 ± 6.2 | 0.39 |
| −2.5 [−6, 11] | 0 [−10, 27] | −5 [−6, 1] |
a
Count (column %), mean±SD, and median [interquartile range]; data are complete unless otherwise noted.
b
Total 5 individuals in this group had outcomes collected by hybrid method.
*
P values are for comparison of EHR and telephone groups, based on Fisher’s exact and Wilcoxon rank sum tests.
EHR: electronic health record.