Journal of Medical Internet Research · 6 authors, 6 centres
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This study tested an adaptive case management tool called Health Circuit in two pilot studies. It found that the tool reduced emergency visits and improved patient empowerment in one group, and showed good usability and acceptability scores in both groups.
The study evaluated the Health Circuit adaptive case management tool in two pilot studies. Study 1 was a cluster randomized clinical pilot (n=100) in patients with high risk for hospitalization. It found a reduction in emergency room visits (13% vs 44%) and enhanced patient empowerment (P<.001), with good acceptability (NPS 31) and usability (SUS 54/100). Study 2 was a premarket pilot (n=104) in prehabilitation patients, showing good acceptability (NPS 40), high usability (SUS 85/100), and high patient acceptance (mean score 8.4/10). Limitations include the studies being pilots with prototype-level tools. The findings suggest the approach may improve care coordination and patient self-management, but further testing of a completed system in real-world scenarios is needed.
