Online electronic healthcare records: Comparing the views of cancer patients and others
Abstract |
This study investigates differences in attitudes towards, and experiences with, online electronic health records between cancer patients and patients with other conditions, highlighting what is characteristic to cancer patients. A national patient survey on online access to electronic health records was conducted, where cancer patients were compared with all other respondents. Overall, 2587 patients completed the survey (response rate 0.61%). A total of 347 respondents (13.4%) indicated that they suffered from cancer. Results showed that cancer patients are less likely than other patients to use online electronic health records due to general interest (p<?0.001), but more likely for getting an overview of their health history (p?=?0.001) and to prepare for visits (p?<?0.001). Moreover, cancer patients rate benefits of accessing their electronic health records online higher than other patients and see larger positive effects regarding improved communication with and involvement in healthcare.
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Year of Publication |
2020
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Journal |
Health Informatics Journal
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Volume |
26
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Number of Pages |
2915-2929
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Date Published |
sep
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ISSN Number |
1460-4582
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DOI |
10.1177/1460458220944727
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