Extending a Lifeline to Nonhospitalized Patients With COVID-19 Through Automated Text Messaging

Ann Intern Med. 2022 Feb;175(2):291-292. doi: 10.7326/M21-4273. Epub 2021 Nov 16.

Abstract

In their article, Delgado and colleagues reported observed outcomes of an automated, text message–based monitoring program with 24/7 clinical support, implemented to monitor nonhospitalized patients with COVID-19. The editorialists discuss the findings and note factors that contributed to the intervention's success.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Text Messaging*