Table 4

Patient allocation requirements

GroupMinimum requirement for selection
SC+TM+TE group1. Internet connection available 2. Sufficient competence to use internet confirmed 3. Agrees for TE 4. Agrees for telemedicine application
SC+TE group1. Internet connection available 2. Sufficient competence to use internet confirmed 3. Agrees for TE
SC group1. Agrees to participate only in SC Note: internet connection and competence to use is not important for this group
  • SC, standard care; TM, telemedicine; TE, tele-education.