Table 4 Outcome measures reported in these articles with their frequency and their effectiveness

Patient-provider communication

1

4

21

26

Illness perceptions and knowledge

1

5

15

21

Perceived involvement in care

3

3

14

20

Patient satisfaction

1

5

12

18

Patient expectations in consultations

5

12

17

Appointment intake information

2

4

11

17

Medication and treatment adherence

1

2

9

12

Adherence to visit scheduling

2

9

11

Identifying referral appropriateness

2

9

11

Visit length

2

7

9

Symptom control

1

5

6

Mental health topics

2

4

6

Self-care

2

3

5

Intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis

2

2

Quality of life

2

2

Patient waiting times

2

2

Reductions in prescription costs

1

1