Computer generated targeted (TR) and tailored (TL) interventions showing significantly improved patient health behaviours*
| Delivery devices | Interventions | Type/Model | Improved outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| *HBM = health belief model; SC = stages of change; SCT = social cognitive theory; TPB = theory of planned behaviour. | |||
| Computer system | Weekly modem transmission of glucometre results | TR | Reduced blood glucose concentrations |
| Computer aided instruction | TL | Increased dietetic knowledge | |
| Automated telephone | Weekly telephone transmission of glucometre results | TR | Reduced blood glucose concentrations |
| Automated telephone reminder | TR/HBM | Higher immunisation rates | |
| Letter and postcard reminders | TR/HBM | Higher immunisation rates | |
| Nutrition information packet | TL/HBM, SC | Reduced total fat and saturated fat intakes | |
| Letter | TL/HBM, SC | Higher quit rates among moderate to light smokers | |
| Nutrition information | TL/SCT, TPB | Reduced fat intake | |
| Enhanced health risk assessment | TL/HBM, SC | Reduced cholesterol, fat intake; increased activity | |
| Information on outcomes of quitting and self efficacy | TL/SC | More 24 hour quit attempts | |
| Motivational reports | TR/HBM, SC | Increased physical activity | |
| Bulletins | TL/SC | Increased fruit/vegetable intake | |