Patient access to their own electronic health records (EHRs) is likely to become an integral
part of healthcare systems worldwide. It has the potential to decrease the healthcare …

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 …

Ninety percent of health care systems now offer patient portals to access electronic health
records (EHRs) in the United States, but only 15% to 30% of patients use these platforms …

Background: With the advent of electronic health record (EHR) systems, there is increasing
attention on the EHR system with regard to its use in facilitating patients to play active roles …

Background Electronic personal health records (ePHRs) are web-based tools that enable
patients to access parts of their medical records and other services. In spite of the potential …

Background The prioritization of sustainable patient-centered care in contemporary health
care has resulted in an increased focus on patient empowerment, which in turn is …

Background: Despite the growing popularity of mobile app interventions, specific
engagement components of mobile apps have not been well studied. Methods: The …

Background Patient portals have the potential to improve care for chronically ill patients by
engaging them in their treatment. These platforms can work, for example, as a standalone …

Objective The purposes of this paper are to describe the internal consistency reliability and
construct validity of the PAM-13 for hospitalized cardiology and oncology patients and to …

Background Use of patient portals has been associated with positive outcomes in patient
engagement and satisfaction. Portal studies have also connected portal use, as well as the …