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Disparities in electronic health record patient portal activation and use among people with hematological malignancies

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Electronic health record (EHR) portals can be used by patients to perform a number of tasks, including reviewing test results, communicating with providers, and scheduling appointments. Patient portals have been shown to improve patient-to-healthcare provider communication, transparency, patient involvement, treatment knowledge, and medication adherence. [1] However, not all patients benefit uniformly from patient portals. Medically underserved populations, based on age, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status (SES), and other factors, are less likely to be offered access to portals and utilize them less than their peers, but few studies have examined portal utilization within cancer populations [2–9].

Source: Journal of Geriatric Oncology

DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2024.102135

Authors: Angela M. Trammel, Bryan A. Sisk, Mark A. Fiala

Institution: Washington University in St. Louis

Language: English

Topic: Electronic Health Records Systems

Subfield: Health Information Management

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400