Background Engaging patients in the delivery of health care has the potential to improve
health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Patient portals may enhance patient engagement …

Background More than 100 studies document disparities in patient portal use among
vulnerable populations. Developing and testing strategies to reduce disparities in use is …

Objective While most hospitals have adopted electronic health records (EHRs), we know
little about whether hospitals use EHRs in advanced ways that are critical to improving …

Background Patients are being encouraged to go online to obtain health information and
interact with their health care systems. However, a 2014 survey found that less than 60% of …

Background The number of online services in health care is increasing rapidly in developed
countries. Users are expected to take a more skilled and active role in taking care of their …

Background Patient portals have emerged as a recognized digital health strategy. To date,
research on patient portals has grown rapidly. However, there has been limited evaluation of …

The first edition of Designing for Older Adults: Principles and Creative Human Factors
Approaches broke ground as an easily accessible source of information, a primer on …

Importance The 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule mandates the immediate electronic
availability of test results to patients, likely empowering them to better manage their health …

Background There has been a dramatic increase in the development of electronic systems
to support cancer patients to report and manage side effects of treatment from home …

Background The adoption and use of technology have significantly changed health care
delivery. Patient experience has become a significant factor in the entire spectrum of patient …