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Automated Health Care Messages and Unexpected Patient Responses

  • By

  • Shane R. Mueller

  • Courtney R. Kraus

  • Amy N. Duckro

  • Claudia A. Steiner

  • Julie James

  • John F. Steiner

  • June 8, 2026

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    Automated health communication systems use text messages and calls for reminders and outreach, improving patient care outcomes.

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    Patients often respond to automated messages in unexpected ways, leading to misinterpretations and potential removal from messaging lists.

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    A qualitative content analysis of patient replies was conducted to understand the diversity of communications and improve automated response handling.

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    The study analyzed 743 unique patient messages, categorizing them into predefined response types to identify themes in patient communication.

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    Findings highlight the need for automated systems to accommodate unstructured patient input and enhance engagement in their care.

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Automated Health Care Messages and Unexpected Patient Responses

  • by Shane R. Mueller, Courtney R. Kraus, Amy N. Duckro, Claudia A. Steiner, Julie James, John F. Steiner

  • June 8, 2026

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