Background Patient portals (ie, electronic personal health records tethered to institutional
electronic health records) are recognized as a promising mechanism to support greater …

Background: Patient portals tied to provider electronic health record (EHR) systems are
increasingly popular. Purpose: To systematically review the literature reporting the effect of …

Background eHealth tools such as patient portals and personal health records, also known
as patient-centered digital health records, can engage and empower individuals with …

Patient-centered care is considered one pillar of a high-performing, high-quality health care
system. It is a key component of many efforts to transform care and achieve better population …

Background Electronic personal health records (ePHRs) are web-based tools that enable
patients to access parts of their medical records and other services. In spite of the potential …

Objective To examine how patient portals contribute to health service delivery and patient
outcomes. The specific aims were to examine how outcomes are produced, and how …

Objectives We conducted a systematic review to determine the effect of providing patients
access to their medical records (electronic or paper-based) on healthcare quality, as defined …

Background Electronic personal health records (ePHRs) are defined as electronic
applications through which individuals can access, manage, and share health information in …

Hospitalization of patients with chronic diseases poses a significant burden on the
healthcare system. Frequent hospitalization can be partially attributed to the failure of …

Patient portals have demonstrated numerous benefits including improved patientprovider
communication, patient satisfaction with care, and patient engagement. Recent literature has …