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Table 4 Effectiveness of outcome measures in reviewed studies

From: Pragmatic solutions to enhance self-management skills in solid organ transplant patients: systematic review and thematic analysis

Main domains

Outcome/Metrics

Effectiveness

Positive

To some extent

Not clear

Negative

Clinical outcomes in transplantation outcomes in per month

Readmission

5

 

2

1

Abnormal health indicators report

8

 

2

2

Survival rate

3

 

2

1

Acute organ rejection

3

 

2

1

Episodes of getting an infection

2

   

Unplanned returns to operating room

2

 

2

 

Hospital charges

1

 

2

 

Clinical symptoms and indicators (6MWT, GFR, Cr, spo2, HR, etc.)

19

1

5

1

Patient’s aspect

Self-efficacy

18

 

5

2

Medication adherence

13

 

5

1

Level of patient satisfaction

21

 

5

2

Adherence to appointments and days in the hospital

8

 

2

1

Physical activity

11

1

3

 

Patient's knowledge regarding self-management tasks

16

 

4

1

Quality of life

16

1

5

2

Self-Care Behavior Scale

12

 

1

2

Emergency visits

2

 

1

 

Self-care agency level

14

 

3

1

Empowerment Scale

2

   

Mental health status

8

 

1

2

Socio-demographic factors

8

 

1

1

Outcomes related to users

Ease of Use

17

 

4

1

Usefulness

18

 

5

1

Usage rate

6

 

2

1

Trustiness

8

 

3

 

Intention to Use

13

 

3

1

Acceptability

18

 

2

1

Adherence to system recommendation

7

 

2

1