The researchers study literature on the use of text messages in a healthcare setting and they found that text messages boost positive outcomes. Using text messages can increase the likelihood that patients take medication and return for follow up care.
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Texting Can Improve Patient Outcomes: Study
Researchers from Finland have published a study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research that indicates the use of text messaging can improve patient outcomes. So reports Fierce Mobile Healthcare.
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