Comparison of an interactive voice response system and smartphone application in the identification of gout flares.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To examine the feasibility, preference, and satisfaction of an interactive voice response (IVR) system versus a customized smartphone application (StudyBuddy) to capture gout flares METHODS: In this 24-week prospective, randomized, crossover, open-label pilot study, 44 gout patients were randomized to IVR vs. StudyBuddy and were crossed over to the other technology after 12 weeks. Flares were reported via weekly (and later daily) scheduled StudyBuddy or IVR queries. Feasibility was ascertained via response rate to scheduled queries. At 12 and 24 weeks, participants completed preference/satisfaction surveys. Preference and satisfaction were assessed using dichotomous or ordinal questions. Sensitivity was assessed by the frequency of flare reporting with each approach. RESULTS:Thir

SUBMITTER: Elmagboul N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6599289 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature