Patient perspectives on a personally controlled electronic health record used in regional Australia: ‘I can be like my own doctor’
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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.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Health Information Management Journal |
Vol/bind | 46 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 42-48 |
Antal sider | 7 |
ISSN | 1833-3583 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2017 |
Eksternt udgivet | Ja |
ID: 174896069