The purpose of this exploratory study was to analyze the perceptions of healthcare consumers in accessing their health information via provider portals, when using personal health records, and through the release of information process. Availability of electronic health records and consumers’ electronic access to their health information has changed dramatically since the enactment of the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act in 2009.
The objective of this study was to explore public health informatics (PHI) training programs that currently exist to meet the growing demand for a trained global workforce.
The manuscript is an evaluative review of the literature pertaining to personal health records (PHRs). The primary focus was on revealing their potential to function as persuasive tools and their efficiency in this role.
Electronic personal health records (ePHRs) can potentially maximize access and coordination of health information and improve patient/clinician collaboration, patient self-management, and health outcomes. Most ePHRs are designed by vendors, physicians, and other proprietary partners and have neglected the patient perspective.