Trial reportPloS one2014
Conventional vs. tablet computer-based patient education following lung transplantation--a randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in PloS one, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT01398488 (Patient Education After Lung Transplantation Via Tablet Computers Versus Conventional Education - a Randomized Open Controlled Trial), which is not on this map. Cited by 24 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Patient Education After Lung Transplantation Via Tablet Computers Versus Conventional Education - a Randomized Open Controlled Trial
Who cites it
24 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of digital health interventions in the postoperative management of lung transplant recipients.Journal of cardiothoracic surgery · 2026Pooled it
- Interventions for increasing immunosuppressant medication adherence in solid organ transplant recipients.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022Pooled it
- mHealth education interventions in heart failure.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020Pooled it
- Efficacy of Adherence-Enhancing Interventions for Immunosuppressive Therapy in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Based on Randomized Controlled Trials.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2020Pooled it
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- A systematic review of immunosuppressant adherence interventions in transplant recipients: Decoding the streetlight effect.Pediatric transplantation · 2018Pooled it
- Telemedicine in chronic lung disease management: progress and prospects.The Korean journal of internal medicine · 2026Review
- Nurse-Led Interventions for Improving Medication Adherence in Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Multimodal Remote Home Monitoring of Lung Transplant Recipients during COVID-19 Vaccinations: Usability Pilot Study of the COVIDA Desk Incorporating Wearable Devices.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Observational
- Pharmacist-Facilitated Interactive E-Learning for Patients Newly Initiated on Warfarin: A Randomised Controlled Study.Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Implementation of iPads to Increase Compliance With Delivery of New Parent Education in the Mother-Baby Unit: Retrospective Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2021Article
- Usability testing of an electronic health application for patient activation on weight management.mHealth · 2021Article
- Integrated Digital Patient Education at the Bedside for Patients with Chronic Conditions: Observational Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2020Observational
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- Current management of transition of young people affected by rare renal conditions in the ERKNet.European journal of human genetics : EJHG · 2019Article
- Perspectives on implementing mobile health technology for living kidney donor follow-up: In-depth interviews with transplant providers.Clinical transplantation · 2019Article
- Implementation of an Educational iPad Application for Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B.Frontiers in public health · 2019Article
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- Assessment of Health Information Technology Interventions in Evidence-Based Medicine: A Systematic Review by Adopting a Methodological Evaluation Framework.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018Review
- Survey on Management of Transition and Transfer From Pediatric- to Adult-based Care in Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients in Europe.Transplantation direct · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundAccurate immunosuppression is of critical importance in preventing rejection, while avoiding toxicity following lung transplantation. The mainstay immunosuppressants are calcineurin inhibitors, which require regular monitoring due to interactions with other medications and diet. Adherence to immunosuppression and patient knowledge is vital and can be improved through patient education. Education using tablet-computers was investigated.
objectiveTo compare tablet-PC education and conventional education in improving immunosuppression trough levels in target range 6 months after a single education. Secondary parameters were ratio of immunosuppression level measurements divided by per protocol recommended measurements, time and patient satisfaction regarding education.
designSingle-centre, open labelled randomised controlled trial.
participantsPatients >6 months after lung-transplantation with <50% of calcineurin inhibitor trough levels in target range.
interventionTablet-pc education versus personal, nurse-led education. MEASUREMENTS: Calcineurin inhibitor levels in target range 6 months after education, level variability, interval adherence, knowledge and adherence was studied. As outcome parameter, renal function was measured and adverse events registered.
resultsSixty-four patients were 1:1 randomised for either intervention. Levels of immunosuppression 6 months after education were equal (tablet-PC 58% vs. conventional 48%, p = 0.27), both groups improved in achieving a CNI trough level within target range by either education method (delta tablet-PC 29% vs. conventional 20%). In all patients, level variability decreased (-20.4%), whereas interval adherence remained unchanged. Knowledge about immunosuppression improved by 7% and compliance tests demonstrated universal improvements with no significant difference between groups.
conclusionEducation is a simple, effective tool in improving adherence to immunosuppression. Tablet-PC education was non-inferior to conventional education.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT01398488 http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01398488? term=gottlieb+tablet+pc+education&rank=1.
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