Digital screening alternatives may appeal to lower-risk individuals or offer higher-risk non-responders better options. A study involving 1700 Londoners aged 40-74 found the uptake of digital Health Checks ranged from 12% to 20% based on SMS invitation types. The research demonstrated that tailored reminders significantly enhanced participation, with postal reminders being twice as effective as SMS. Combining digital tools with physical services has the potential to raise overall screening uptake, demonstrating the efficacy of agile evaluation methods in optimizing health interventions.
In a six-arm pragmatic unregistered randomized controlled trial, uptake of digital Health Checks among Londoners varied from 12% to 20% based on SMS invitation types.
The first SMS reminder increased uptake by +3%, while a postal reminder was found to be twice as effective, increasing uptake by +7%.
Shorter SMS invitations, multi-modal reminders, and a final reminder system collectively contributed to higher uptake rates in digital screening.
Integrating digital care with in-person services can potentially increase overall screening uptake from 50% to 60%, demonstrating flexibility in health interventions.
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