Key result
Physician reminders linked to a ~17% absolute increase in LDL-C goal achievement among CHD patients.
Why the study?
The effect of physician reminders on LDL-C measurement and achieving LDL-C goals in CHD patients was not well described.
Do physician reminders improve the measurement of LDL-C levels and achievement of LDL-C goals in CHD patients?
Population
Coronary heart disease patients enrolled in an HMO
Comparison
Before reminders vs after reminders initiation
Design
Observational cohort study
Follow-up
January 1997 to July 1998
Authors
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May support reminders to boost LDL-C goal attainment in CHD; Level 3 evidence leaves open need for RCTs before practice change.
Observational
Do physician reminders improve the measurement of LDL-C levels and achievement of LDL-C goals in CHD patients?
Absolute Event Rate: 27% vs 10%
Physician reminders are an effective tool for improving cholesterol management and LDL-C goal attainment in patients with coronary heart disease.
Khoury et al. (2001) conducted an observational in Coronary heart disease. Physician reminders vs. Before reminders were initiated was evaluated on Achievement of LDL-C goal of <= 100 mg/dL. Physician reminders improved the percentage of coronary heart disease patients achieving an LDL-C goal of ≤100 mg/dL from 10% to 27%.
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