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eHealth portals: who uses them and why?
Larry S Chapman1, David Rowe, Kim Witte
1Chapman Institute, USA.
American Journal of Health Promotion : AJHP
|May 15, 2010
Summary
Ehealth portals are expanding, with a survey of 20,000+ employees revealing key functions and user behaviors. Findings aim to boost the effectiveness of these digital health tools for employee well-being.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Digital Health
- Workplace Wellness
Background:
- The internet and ehealth portals are increasingly vital in healthcare delivery.
- Understanding user engagement with ehealth portals is crucial for optimizing their impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify major functions of ehealth portals.
- To analyze employee usage patterns and outcomes related to ehealth portals.
- To provide implications for enhancing ehealth portal effectiveness in improving employee health.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was distributed to over 20,000 employees across eight major U.S. employers.
- Data collected included demographic variables, job characteristics, reasons for portal use, and behavioral outcomes.
- A response rate of 19% was achieved, providing a substantial dataset for analysis.
Main Results:
- Key functions of ehealth portals were identified.
- Demographic and job characteristics influencing portal use were analyzed.
- Significant behavioral outcomes associated with ehealth portal utilization were observed.
Conclusions:
- Ehealth portals play a growing role in employee health management.
- Understanding user behavior is essential for maximizing the health benefits of ehealth portals.
- The study offers actionable insights to enhance the effectiveness of ehealth interventions in the workplace.
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