In this study, we have designed and pilot tested a multifaceted healthcare worker intervention utilising an mHealth platform that comprises a clinical decision support tool for CVD risk assessment and management in rural India.
The intervention utilised a collaborative talk framework, designed specifically for the study, as a pedagogical tool to support two types of metatalk: process and self-evaluative.
Five of the six studies that used guided self-help interventions developed and used structured treatment programs [ 12- 18, 19] 19], while in one study [ 16] the self-help intervention utilised a book with accompanying tasks and homework.
The case managers, within this intervention, utilised an individualised approach whilst also coordinating services i.e. first identifying the differing health and social care needs amongst the older persons.
Since the study described in this manuscript was completed, a Cochrane review of psycho-educational interventions utilising communication or information technology for people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia has been published [ 48].
With more than 50% of patients indicating having no access to a smart phone or tablet device, interventions utilising these devices need to take into account potential access and cost barriers.
Dietary interventions utilising motivational interviewing performed by minimally trained lay members of a community can successfully disseminate cancer protective diets to large populations at minimal cost (Resnicow et al, 2004).
The randomised studies included within this review are striking in the respect that they demonstrate that few mature complex interventions utilising technology, other than standard telephone calls, have been developed to a standard sufficient for subjection to a randomised controlled trial.
The aims of the study are (1) to develop the methodology for conducting cluster randomised trials of text messaging interventions utilising routine electronic health records and (2) to assess the effectiveness of using a text messaging influenza vaccine reminder in achieving an increase in influenza vaccine uptake in patients aged 18 64 with chronic conditions, compared with standard care.
All interventions utilising physical activity were successful.
