Patients' Use of Electronic Health Records Facilitates Patient-Centered Communication: Findings From the 2017 Health Information National Trends Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient-centered communication refers to interaction between patients and health professionals that considers patients' preferences and empowers patients to contribute to their own care. Research suggests that patient-centered communication promotes patients' satisfaction with care, trust in physicians, and competence in their abilities to manage their health.

Objective

The study aims to explore the role of patients' use of electronic health records (EHRs) in promoting patient-centered communication. Specifically, we investigated how health information efficacy mediates the association of EHR use with patient-centered communication and whether and how the relationship between EHR use and health information efficacy varies according to patients' perceived social su

SUBMITTER: Ahn S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11629042 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature