Jisan Lee1,2, Young-Taek Park3, Yu Rang Park4, Jae-Ho Lee5,6. 1. Department of Nursing Science, College of Life & Health Sciences, Hoseo University, Asan, Korea. 2. The Research Institute for Basic Sciences, Hoseo University, Asan, Korea. 3. Research Institute for Health Insurance Review and Assessment, Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service, Wonju, Korea. 4. Department of Biomedical Systems Informatics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. 5. Department of Information Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. 6. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Ulsan Collage of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: This review article examines international examples of personal health records (PHRs) in advanced countries and discusses the implications of these examples for the establishment and utilization of PHRs in South Korea. METHODS: This article synthesized PHR case reports of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries, the Global Digital Health Partnership website on PHRs, and patient portals of individual countries to review the status of PHR services. The concept and significance of PHRs were also discussed with respect to PHR utilization status in European Union and OECD countries. RESULTS: A review of international PHR services showed that the countries shared common points regarding the establishment of Electronic Health Records and national health information infrastructure. In addition, the countries provided services centered on primary healthcare institutions and public hospitals. However, promoting more positive participation and increasing the PHR acceptance rate requires workflow integration, including Electronic Medical Records, the provision of incentives, and the preparation of a supportive legal framework. CONCLUSIONS: South Korea is also conducting a national-level PHR project. Since the scope of PHRs is extensive and a wide range of PHR services must be connected, an extensive trial-and-error process will be necessary. A long-term strategy should be prepared, and necessary resources should be secured to establish national-level PHRs.
OBJECTIVES: This review article examines international examples of personal health records (PHRs) in advanced countries and discusses the implications of these examples for the establishment and utilization of PHRs in South Korea. METHODS: This article synthesized PHR case reports of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries, the Global Digital Health Partnership website on PHRs, and patient portals of individual countries to review the status of PHR services. The concept and significance of PHRs were also discussed with respect to PHR utilization status in European Union and OECD countries. RESULTS: A review of international PHR services showed that the countries shared common points regarding the establishment of Electronic Health Records and national health information infrastructure. In addition, the countries provided services centered on primary healthcare institutions and public hospitals. However, promoting more positive participation and increasing the PHR acceptance rate requires workflow integration, including Electronic Medical Records, the provision of incentives, and the preparation of a supportive legal framework. CONCLUSIONS: South Korea is also conducting a national-level PHR project. Since the scope of PHRs is extensive and a wide range of PHR services must be connected, an extensive trial-and-error process will be necessary. A long-term strategy should be prepared, and necessary resources should be secured to establish national-level PHRs.
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Electronic Health Records; Information Technology; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; Personal Health Records; Republic of Korea