Table 4 Reminders used to recall patients in German GP practices
From: Electronic reminders to facilitate longitudinal care: a mixed-methods study in general practices
Cross-sectional survey (N = 73) | Process observations (N = 6) | |
|---|---|---|
Practices using reminders to recall their patients, n (%) | 54 (74.0) | 4 (66.7) |
Reasons for reminder utilization, n (%): | ||
DMP-related contents of care | 48 (88.9) | 2 (50.0) |
Preventive measures/check-ups | 33 (61.1) | 3 (75.0) |
Vaccinations | 22 (40.7) | 1 (25.0) |
Follow-up examinations | 20 (37.0) | 0 (0) |
Patients with chronic conditions which are poorly controlled | 14 (25.9) | 0 (0) |
Patients on chronic medication | 10 (18.5) | 0 (0) |
Self-pay services | 1 (1.9) | 0 (0) |