How to best distribute written patient education materials among patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized comparison of two strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effect of a 'supply on demand'-distribution strategy, compared to an 'unsolicited supply'-distribution strategy, on the use of a care booklet and clinical outcomes among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In addition, differences in socio-demographic and clinical characteristics between users and non-users were explored.

Methods

As part of regular care the care booklet was distributed among RA-patients of two hospitals in the Netherlands. 1000 patients received the care booklet by mail, whereas another 1000 received an information letter with the option to order the care booklet. Four months after distribution, a random sample of 810 patients (stratified by hospital and distribution method) rece

SUBMITTER: Claassen AAOM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5870684 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature