Short message service (SMS) reminders improve treatment attendance in alcohol dependence, but are less effective for patients high in impulsivity

Abstract Background: Failure to attend the clinic without prior intimation, known as “Did Not Attend” (DNA) is a significant global issue. There have been no published studies attempting to reduce DNA rates in breast clinics. We aimed to assess the impact of contacting patients prior to clinic attendance and Short Message Service (SMS) reminder on DNA rates in rapid access new breast clinics, evaluate ‘Could Not Attend’ (CNA) rate, and explore any correlation between age, sex, clinic days and sessions.Methods: Initially, DNAs at the rapid access new breast clinic between 01/04/2018 and 31/03/2019 at a district general hospital in the North-West of England was assessed (Cycle 1). Changes were introduced in terms of contacting patients prior to offering appointments, followed by SMS reminders nearer the clinic dates. Subsequently, DNA was reassessed between 01/10/2019 and 31/03/2020 (Cycle 2). Results: Following implementation of changes, DNA rate reduced from 8.2% to 4.1% (p<0.00001). CNA rates were 0.9% (Cycle 1) and 1.1% (Cycle 2) [p=0.36]. Evening clinics had the lowest DNA rates throughout. DNA patients in cycle 2 were significantly older than those in cycle 1 (p=0.002). Conclusions: Contacting patients prior to clinic appointments and sending SMS reminders helped reduce DNA rates significantly in rapid access new breast clinics. Scheduling clinic sessions with least DNA rates, such as evening clinics, should be contemplated. One should be cautious of Mobile phone technology that conveys SMS, which can potentially disadvantage the older age group. This model could be considered across the board to improve DNA rates.

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Strengthening the Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) Surveillance Component of the Polio Eradication Initiative through Short Message Service (SMS) Reminders; Experience from Sokoto State, Nigeria 2014

Journal of Immunological Sciences ◽

10.29245/2578-3009/2018/si.1110 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (SI1) ◽

pp. 68-74

Author(s):

Oluwasegun Adegoke ◽

Marina Takane ◽

Oladayo Biya ◽

Martin Ota ◽

Bolatito Murele ◽

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Keyword(s):

Short Message Service ◽

Acute Flaccid Paralysis ◽

Polio Eradication ◽

Flaccid Paralysis ◽

Short Message ◽

Message Service ◽

Sms Reminders ◽

Afp Surveillance

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Perancangan Sistem Informasi Pengingat Perbaikan Komponen Pesawat Berbasis Web

Technomedia Journal ◽

10.33050/tmj.v2i2.473 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 119-130

Author(s):

Al Husain ◽

Wildan Muhtadin ◽

Agus Supriadi

Keyword(s):

Data Storage ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Short Message Service ◽

Short Message ◽

Information System Design ◽

Wide Range ◽

Message Service ◽

Aircraft Component ◽

Sms Reminder ◽

Sms Reminders

Sebagai Pengingat (remainder) menggunakan SMS (Short Message Service) telah banyak dimanfaatkan oleh manusia. Selain memiliki jangkauan luas, hingga mencapai daerah pedesaan, SMS mudah digunakan dan efisien, SMS Gateway adalah suatu komunikasi dua arah dengan menggunakan tarif normal sesuai dengan tarif yang diberlakukan oleh operator. SMS Gateway memiliki berbagai macam jenis, Pada PT. GMF Aeroasia akan diajukan aplikasi Perancangan Sistem Informasi Pengingat Perbaikan Komponen Pesawat yang dapat membantu sistem yang sedang berjalan yaitu SAP Swift , Pada aplikasi ini, penulis memanfaatkan aplikasi SMS Gateway dengan dua fitur, yaitu SMS Pengingat (Reminder) dan SMS Autorespond. Dengan adanya SMS Pengingat, diharapkan dapat membantu para Planner (Perencana) dalam mengingatkan pembuatan Shipment Order komponen yang akan melakukan maintenance(perawatan), sedangkan melalui SMS Autorespond, Planner (Perencana) dapat melakukan pengecekan jadwal kedatangan komponen. Bahasa pemrograman yang digunakan dalam merancang aplikasi SMS ini adalah PHP. Untuk penyimpanan data, penulis menggunakan SAP. Sementara untuk membangun aplikasi SMS, penulis menggunakan Gammu. Hasil dari aplikasi ini, Planner (Perencana) akan mendapatkan SMS pengingat sebanyak empat kali, yaitu pada hari sebelum komponen tiba di gudang yaitu dua hari dan tiga hari selama komponenberada di gudang , pada hari H atau tepat pada batas akhir pembuatan Shipment Order, dan hari satu hari setelah batas akhir pembuatan Shipment Orderoleh Planner (Perencana) tersebut. Kata Kunci : SAP,SMS (Short Message Service), Gammu, SMS Gateway, SMS Reminder. As a reminder (remainder) Using SMS (Short Message Service) has been used by humans. Besides having a wide range, to reach rural areas, easy to use and efficient SMS, SMS Gateway is a two-way communication using the normal rate in accordance with the tariffs applied by operators. SMS Gateway has various types, In. GMF will be filed applications Reminder Information System Design Aircraft Component Repair can help the running system ie SAP Swift, In this application, the authors utilize the SMS Gateway application with two features, namely SMS Reminder (Reminder) and SMS Autorespond. With the SMS Reminders, is expected to help Planner (Planning) in the Order Shipment remind manufacture components that will perform maintenance (maintenance), while via SMS Autorespond, Planners (Planner) can check the schedule of arrival of the components. The programming language used in designing the SMS application is PHP. For data storage, the authors use SAP. While to build SMS application, the author uses Gammu. Results from this application, Planner (Planner) will get SMS reminders four times, ie on the day before the components arrive at the warehouse that is, two days and three days during the components are in the warehouse, on the day or right on the deadline for the manufacture of Shipment Order, and day one day after the deadline for manufacture of Shipment Order by Planner (Planner) is. Keywords: SAP, SMS (Short Message Service), Gammu, SMS Gateway, SMS Reminder.

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The Effectiveness of Short Message Service to Assure the Preparation-to-Colonoscopy Interval before Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy

Gastroenterology Research and Practice ◽

10.1155/2015/628049 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Jongha Park ◽

Tae-Oh Kim ◽

Nae-Young Lee ◽

Hyoungjun Kim ◽

Eun Hee Seo ◽

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Keyword(s):

Bowel Preparation ◽

Short Message Service ◽

Randomized Study ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis ◽

Cellular Phone ◽

Short Message ◽

Message Service ◽

Sms Reminder ◽

Sms Reminders ◽

Improve Compliance

Background/Aims.The preparation-to-colonoscopy (PC) interval is one of several important factors for the bowel preparation. Short message service (SMS) reminder from a cellular phone has been suggested to improve compliance in various medical situations. We evaluated the effectiveness of SMS reminders to assure the PC interval for colonoscopy.Methodology.This prospective randomized study was investigator blinded. In the No-SMS group, patients took the first 2 L polyethylene glycol (PEG) between 6 and 8 PM on the day before colonoscopy and the second 2 L PEG approximately 6 hours before the colonoscopy without SMS. In the SMS group, patients took first 2 L PEG in the same manner as the No-SMS group and the second 2 L PEG after receiving an SMS 6 hours before the colonoscopy.Results.The SMS group had a lower score than the No-SMS group, according to the Ottawa Bowel Preparation Scale(P<0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that compliance with diet instructions (odds ratio (OR) 2.109; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.11–3.99,P=0.022) and intervention using SMS ((OR) 2.329; 95% (CI), 1.34–4.02,P=0.002) were the independent significant factors for satisfactory bowel preparation.Conclusions.An SMS reminder to assure PC interval improved the bowel preparation quality for colonoscopy with bowel preparation.

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EFFECTIVENESS OF SHORT MESSAGE SERVICE REMINDERS AND LEAFLETS IN COMPLYING WITH IRON SUPPLEMENTATION IN PREGNANT WOMEN IN DEPOK CITY, INDONESIA

Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research ◽

10.22159/ajpcr.2017.v10s5.23092 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 10 (17) ◽

pp. 42 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Dina Anitasari ◽

Retnosari Andrajati

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Iron Supplementation ◽

Short Message Service ◽

Test Group ◽

Short Message ◽

Message Service ◽

Post Test ◽

Sms Reminders ◽

Improve Compliance ◽

Quasi Experimental

Objective: Lack of knowledge about iron supplementation among pregnant women contributes to poor compliance with the therapy. The use of media such as leaflets and short message service (SMS) reminders can be used to improve compliance. This study assessed the effectiveness of SMS reminders and leaflets in complying with iron supplementation in pregnant women. Methods: This quasi-experimental study used two intervention groups with a pre-test and post-test group design. This study was conducted from March to May 2016 in two public health centers in Depok City, Indonesia. A total of 38 respondents in Sukmajaya were given leaflets, and 36 respondents in Pancoran Mas received SMS reminders. Patients’ compliance was measured using the MMAS-8 questionnaire, and their hemoglobin levels were measured with HemoCue®. Results: A total of 19 respondents in the leaflet group experienced an increase in their hemoglobin levels (with an average of 0.6 g/dl). A total of 17 respondents in the SMS reminders group experienced an increase in hemoglobin levels (with an average of 1.1 g/dl). Conclusions: There was no difference between leaflets and SMS reminders in terms of improving patients’ compliance with iron supplement consumption or with increased hemoglobin levels (p=0.576 and p=0.929, respectively).

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