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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedSon H, Nahm ES
Older adults' experience using patient portals in communities: challenges and opportunities.
The purpose of this study was to assess the perceived usability of patient portals currently used by older adults. 272 older adults were recruited from an online trial testing the effects of a 3-week Theory-Based Patient Portal eLearning Program. Self-efficacy and perceived usability of patient portals were both low; difficulties with using patient portals were primarily associated with login/access and specific portal functions. Favored features were review of medical information and eMessaging.
AHRQ-funded; HS024739.
Citation: Son H, Nahm ES .
Older adults' experience using patient portals in communities: challenges and opportunities.
Comput Inform Nurs 2019 Jan;37(1):4-10. doi: 10.1097/cin.0000000000000476..
Keywords: Clinician-Patient Communication, Communication, Elderly, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Experience, Web-Based
Giardina TD, Baldwin J, Nystrom DT
Patient perceptions of receiving test results via online portals: a mixed-methods study.
The researchers conducted a mixed-methods study to explore patients' experiences and preferences when accessing their test results via online portals. They found that nearly two-thirds (63 percent) did not receive any explanatory information or test result interpretation at the time they received the result. Patients experienced negative emotions often with abnormal results, but sometimes even with normal results.
AHRQ-funded; HS023602; HS022087.
Citation: Giardina TD, Baldwin J, Nystrom DT .
Patient perceptions of receiving test results via online portals: a mixed-methods study.
J Am Med Inform Assoc 2018 Apr;25(4):440-46. doi: 10.1093/jamia/ocx140.
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Keywords: Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Patient Experience, Patient and Family Engagement, Clinician-Patient Communication, Web-Based
Walker DM, Menser T, Yen PY
Optimizing the user experience: identifying opportunities to improve use of an inpatient portal.
This study aimed to evaluate the user experience associated with an inpatient portal. The authors concluded that inpatient portals may be an effective tool to improve the patient experience in the hospital and making this technology available to inpatients may help to foster ongoing use of technology across the care continuum. However, deriving the benefits from the technology requires appropriate support. The investigators identified multiple opportunities for hospital management to intervene.
AHRQ-funded; HS024091; HS024349.
Citation: Walker DM, Menser T, Yen PY .
Optimizing the user experience: identifying opportunities to improve use of an inpatient portal.
Appl Clin Inform 2018 Jan;9(1):105-13. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1621732..
Keywords: Health Information Technology (HIT), Inpatient Care, Patient Experience, Web-Based
Sakaguchi-Tang DK, Bosold AL, Choi YK
Patient portal use and experience among older adults: systematic review.
The aim of this review was to assess the existing research landscape related to patient portal and electronic personal health records (ePHRs) use and experience among older adults and to understand the benefits and barriers to older adults' use and adoption of patient portals and ePHRs. Overall, it found 2 main barriers to use: (1) privacy and security and (2) access to and ability to use technology and the Internet.
AHRQ-funded; HS022106.
Citation: Sakaguchi-Tang DK, Bosold AL, Choi YK .
Patient portal use and experience among older adults: systematic review.
JMIR Med Inform 2017 Oct 16;5(4):e38. doi: 10.2196/medinform.8092.
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Keywords: Elderly, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Patient Experience, Web-Based
Bush RA, Stahmer AC, Connelly CD
Exploring perceptions and use of the electronic health record by parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative study.
This study used structured interviews with nine parents to examine perceptions of electronic health records and related patient portals in the treatment of their children. The authors recommend further research to increase portal registration and integration in patient care.
AHRQ-funded; HS022404.
Citation: Bush RA, Stahmer AC, Connelly CD .
Exploring perceptions and use of the electronic health record by parents of children with autism spectrum disorder: a qualitative study.
Health Informatics J 2016 Sep;22(3):702-11. doi: 10.1177/1460458215581911.
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Keywords: Autism, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Web-Based, Patient Experience, Education: Patient and Caregiver
Sorkin DH, Amin A, Weimer DL
Rationale and study protocol for the Nursing Home Compare Plus (NHCPlus) randomized controlled trial: A personalized decision aid for patients transitioning from the hospital to a skilled-nursing facility.
This paper describes the design and rationale of a two-arm randomized controlled trial designed to test the effectiveness of Nursing Home Compare Plus (NHCPlus) compared to usual care only, in a sample of patients being discharged from the hospital to an SNF (N=229). Assessments were conducted within 24h prior to patient discharge and 30-days post discharge. A primary outcome to be examined was the use of NHC.
AHRQ-funded; HS021844.
Citation: Sorkin DH, Amin A, Weimer DL .
Rationale and study protocol for the Nursing Home Compare Plus (NHCPlus) randomized controlled trial: A personalized decision aid for patients transitioning from the hospital to a skilled-nursing facility.
Contemp Clin Trials 2016 Jan 7;47:139-45. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2015.12.018.
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Keywords: Nursing Homes, Web-Based, Patient Experience, Hospitalization, Health Information Technology (HIT)
Eschler J, Liu LS, Vizer LM
Designing asynchronous communication tools for optimization of patient-clinician coordination.
The authors elicited narratives about patients' experiences and expectations for using asynchronous communication to address medical issues with their clinicians. They then presented opportunities for designing asynchronous communication tools to better facilitate understanding of and coordination around care activities between patients and clinicians.
AHRQ-funded; HS021590.
Citation: Eschler J, Liu LS, Vizer LM .
Designing asynchronous communication tools for optimization of patient-clinician coordination.
AMIA Annu Symp Proc 2015 Nov 5;2015:543-52.
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Keywords: Chronic Conditions, Health Information Technology (HIT), Patient Experience, Clinician-Patient Communication, Web-Based