Effectiveness of Reminders
Research has shown that reminders can be highly effective at increasing follow-through on intentions and tasks:
- Simple reminders that provide details on timing and location are effective at increasing attendance at appointments[1].
- Reminders can dramatically increase success at following through on intentions by associating them with distinctive cues that will capture attention when opportunities arise to act[2].
- Reminders act as cues to counteract prospective memory failures and help people remember to complete tasks[3].
Impact on Response Rates
Reminders have been shown to significantly boost response rates in various contexts: