A systematic review of the effectiveness of patient education through patient portals.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study was to systematically review all literature studying the effect of patient education on patient engagement through patient portals.

Introduction

Patient portals provide patients access to health records, lab results, medication refills, educational materials, secure messaging, appointment scheduling, and telehealth visits, allowing patients to take a more active role in their health care decisions and management. A debate remains around whether these additional aids actually improve patient engagement and increase their ability to manage their own health conditions. This systematic review looks specifically at the effect of educational materials included in patient portals.

Materials and methods

In accordance with PRISMA guideline

SUBMITTER: Johnson AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9847535 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature