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Sharp Health Companion App for Perioperative Education and Monitoring of Cataract Eye Surgery Patients Using CareKit Health Platform
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Printed Instructions with Phone Reminders and Sharp Health Companion App (CareKit) for Cataract. Completed, enrolled 200 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of the Sharp Health Companion App, a smartphone-based digital health tool, compared to standard printed instructions for supporting older adults undergoing cataract surgery. The study enrolled 200 patients aged 39-86 from a high-volume ophthalmology practice. Participants were randomly assigned to either a printed instructions group or a group using the mobile app built on Apple's CareKit platform. Outcomes included surgery cancellation rates, day-of-surgery delays, medication adherence (both subjective and objective), visual acuity, and patient satisfaction. The app significantly reduced same-day surgery delays and improved objective medication adherence. The study was completed between December 2022 and January 2024 and was approved by the Sharp HealthCare Institutional Review Board (IRB #2209803).
Study Details
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Interventions
Participants received paper-based instructions for perioperative care, including medication, fasting, and follow-up logistics. Automated phone calls were sent before surgery to reinforce preparation. Participants used a printed checklist to self-report eye drop adherence.
The Sharp Health Companion App delivered interactive digital perioperative checklists, medication adherence prompts, COVID-19 protocol reminders, symptom tracking, and educational videos via iPhone. Participants logged their medication use in real time on the Sharp Health Companion App. Printed instructions were provided as a backup.