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BTW, LMK if U think texting in healthcare works?

  • 1.  BTW, LMK if U think texting in healthcare works?

    Posted 05-22-2020 09:44:00 AM

    A recent three-year study of breast cancer patients discovered a surprising fact: text message reminders for medication compliance showed "absolutely no benefit from the intervention." (Study results here. TL;DR)

    Surprised? IKR? Perhaps two-way text conversations between patients and clinical staff would be more effective than automated reminders. 

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    Nicole Buckley
    Communications Strategist
    Association of American Medical Colleges
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