Effect of Targeted Messaging on Return to In-Person Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Anne R Cappola, Emily R Schriver, Danielle L Mowery, Colin Wollack, Camelot T Ives, Ryan Gonzales, Joseph N Cappella, Anne R Cappola, Emily R Schriver, Danielle L Mowery, Colin Wollack, Camelot T Ives, Ryan Gonzales, Joseph N Cappella

Abstract

This randomized clinical trial assess whether targeted messaging could improve the return to in-person visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04418947.

Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: None reported.

Figures

Figure.. Incidence of Outcomes by Communication Type
Figure.. Incidence of Outcomes by Communication Type
For each outcome, the control group (no letter) was compared with all of the intervention groups combined, with tailored and standard letters groups, and with mailed and electronic delivery methods. Comparisons by χ2 analysis were performed first. When P was <.05 by χ2 analysis, pairwise comparisons were performed. aP < .05 for pairwise comparison with the no letter group, adjusted via the Holm method. bP < .05 for pairwise comparison within the letter group, adjusted via the Holm method.

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