BACKGROUND: Personally controlled electronic health records (PCEHRs) are being implemented throughout Australia; yet few studies have investigated patients' experiences of using a PCEHR. AIM: To explore patients' experiences and perspectives of using a locally developed PCEHR implemented in an Australian health service. METHOD: Twelve patients completed individual semi-structured telephone interviews, which underwent inductive analysis. RESULTS: Participants described two main interdependent advantages of PCEHRs: improved quality of healthcare through better information sharing and enhanced patient capacity for self-management. To realise these advantages, widespread acceptance and use of PCEHRs by healthcare providers is required, and PCEHRs need to be simple to use and accessible. CONCLUSION: PCEHRs can produce tangible benefits for patients. However, maximum benefits will be realised when PCEHRs contain a complete collection of relevant health information and are carefully designed for easy use.
BACKGROUND: Personally controlled electronic health records (PCEHRs) are being implemented throughout Australia; yet few studies have investigated patients' experiences of using a PCEHR. AIM: To explore patients' experiences and perspectives of using a locally developed PCEHR implemented in an Australian health service. METHOD: Twelve patients completed individual semi-structured telephone interviews, which underwent inductive analysis. RESULTS:Participants described two main interdependent advantages of PCEHRs: improved quality of healthcare through better information sharing and enhanced patient capacity for self-management. To realise these advantages, widespread acceptance and use of PCEHRs by healthcare providers is required, and PCEHRs need to be simple to use and accessible. CONCLUSION: PCEHRs can produce tangible benefits for patients. However, maximum benefits will be realised when PCEHRs contain a complete collection of relevant health information and are carefully designed for easy use.
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My Health Record; consumer health information; consumer participation; eHealth; electronic health record; electronic medical record; medical records; patient participation; personal health information; personal health records; personally controlled electronic health records
Authors: Janine Benjamins; Annemien Haveman-Nies; Marian Gunnink; Annemieke Goudkuil; Emely de Vet Journal: J Med Internet Res Date: 2021-01-11 Impact factor: 5.428
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