Research & Publications
Read the latest on patient engagement research and impact on health equity.
OUR APPROACH
We contribute to the research on patient engagement
CareMessage is the only patient engagement tool with published research on improvements in clinical outcomes for low-income populations. Our highest quality of evidence comes from research conducted by independent academic medical centers.
We continue to expand into new areas tied to health equity. If you are a researcher looking to partner with us or our customers, let's talk!
PATIENT ENGAGEMENT RESEARCH
Selection of our Findings & Publications
ACCESS TO CARE
Use of CareMessage health education programs lead to increased attendance in medical group visits
Implementing texting programs in the P.O.W.E.R. (preventing obesity with eating right) medical group visit for weight loss
CLINICAL OUTCOMES
Use of sequential text messaging leveraging CareMessage Outreach improves colorectal cancer FIT kit return rates
Text Messaging and Opt-out Mailed Outreach in Colorectal Cancer Screening: a Randomized Clinical Trial
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-020-06415-8
CLINICAL OUTCOMES
CareMessage Diabetes health education program leads to decrease in HbA1c for patients with diabetes
Improved Diabetes Care Management Through a Text-Message Intervention for Low-Income Patients: Mixed-Methods Pilot Study
SOCIAL DRIVERS OF HEALTH
CareMessage health education programs pair with diabetes prevention intervention to improve food security status, physical activity, and depression scores
Food Bank–Based Diabetes Prevention Intervention to Address Food Security, Dietary Intake, and Physical Activity in a Food-Insecure Cohort at High Risk for Diabetes
CLINICAL OUTCOMES
Increasing use and reach of mobile phones provides opportunity for increased physical activity
Testing the effectiveness of physical activity advice delivered via text messaging vs. human phone advisors in a Latino population: The On The Move randomized controlled trial design and methods
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1551714420301622?dgcid=coauthor
CLINICAL OUTCOMES
Text messaging programs improved weight loss in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and decreased ALT levels
Text messaging approach improves weight loss in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized study
CLINICAL OUTCOMES
Text messaging intervention to promote diabetes self-management was effective in lowering the mean FSBG levels
Text-Messaging to Support Diabetes Self-Management in a Rural Health Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project