Patient-initiated follow-up supported by asynchronous telemedicine versus usual care in spondyloarthritis (TeleSpA-study): a randomised controlled trial of clinical and cost-effectiveness

With rising health-care expenditures and workforce shortages, sustainable alternatives to traditional outpatient follow-up strategies are required to optimise care efficiency. We aimed to investigate the cost-effectiveness and clinical effectiveness of patient-initiated follow-up (PIFU) supported by asynchronous telemedicine for patients with spondyloarthritis compared with usual care in daily practice.