Using Patient Portals to Improve Patient Outcomes: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the advent of electronic health record (EHR) systems, there is increasing attention on the EHR system with regard to its use in facilitating patients to play active roles in their care via secure patient portals. However, there is no systematic review to comprehensively address patient portal interventions and patient outcomes.

Objective

This study aimed to synthesize evidence with regard to the characteristics and psychobehavioral and clinical outcomes of patient portal interventions.

Methods

In November 2018, we conducted searches in 3 electronic databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and a total of 24 articles met the eligibility criteria.

Results

All but 3 studies were conducted in

SUBMITTER: Han HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6940868 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature