Women's experiences of using patient portals in healthcare settings: a rapid review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The integration of patient portals into health systems has the potential to increase access for women. For example, within a mental health context, women are at a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression but may experience barriers in accessing care. Therefore, the aim of this rapid review was to understand what is currently known about patient portal use among women. The objectives were (1) To discover pertinent facilitators for women when using patient portals; (2) To discern if women face individual barriers to accessing patient portals; and (3) To explore the potential role of patient portals for women's mental health care.

Methods

A rapid review methodology was implemented using the Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group, as well as a grey literature sc

SUBMITTER: Durocher K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11308597 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature