A Patient Portal With Electronic Messaging: Controlled Before-and-After Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients' access to their medical records, along with electronic messaging, offers an efficient means of information transition between patients and their caregivers. Easier access to information and interaction with health care professionals may reduce use of other services while increasing patients' activation in the management of their own health. Patient portals may therefore have a favorable impact on the cost-effectiveness of care.

Objective

The aim was to assess the benefits and risks of providing electronic messaging services to patients with chronic conditions. Using cost-effectiveness analysis, the outcomes and costs of providing access to an electronic patient portal were evaluated in a real-life treatment process in primary care.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Riippa I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4642411 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature