Improving Clinic Attendance Through Text Message Reminders to Homeless Patients with Chronic Health Conditions
Item Description
Linked Agent
Author: Foyabo, Judith
Thesis advisor: Colleen Bessetti-Barrett
Committee member: Meg Larson
Committee member: Mankaa Fokwa
Degree granting institution: Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Degree granting institution: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Abstract
Research question: What is the effect of text message reminders on clinic attendance for homeless patients who attend two Los Angeles Christian Health Centers (LACHC) clinics in Los Angeles, California. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of short message service (SMS) for healthcare appointments to increase clinic follow-up attendance of homeless people in these two clinics. Methods: This was a pilot study using a quasi-experiment designed to measure clinic attendance after the initiation of SMS reminders for clinic visits. The study evaluated the impact of text message reminders to homeless patients by using pre/post testing design. Conclusion: The SMS text reminders significantly increased the follow-up attendance and reduction in no-show rates.
Date Created
2019
Date Issued
2019
Note
This material is embargoed for current PennWest student and employee use only.
Genre
Resource Type
Language
Physical Form
Subject-General
State System Era
Rights
Foyabo, J. (2019). Improving Clinic Attendance Through Text Message Reminders to Homeless Patients with Chronic Health Conditions.
Member of
Institution