Agile evaluation including two pragmatic trials on the uptake of a digital screening service - npj Digital Medicine
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The article discusses a study that investigated the effectiveness of digital Health Check invitations and reminders in increasing uptake among Londoners aged 40-74 without cardiovascular disease. In a six-arm randomized controlled trial, various SMS invitations were tested, revealing that shorter SMS and reminders increased awareness and participation rates. The research highlights that a mixed modality approach, combining digital and in-person services, could potentially boost uptake from 50% to 60%. By adopting agile evaluation methods, the study demonstrates how immediate feedback can enhance the invitation systems for health screenings.
Digital screening may divert lower-risk persons to lower-cost online screening or offer higher-risk non-responders a more acceptable alternative, enhancing overall screening uptake.
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