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Does eHealth Literacy Impact Patients' Opinion on the EHR?
Nora Möri1, Jeannine Bürki1, Priscilla de Oliveira Matos1
1Bern University of Applied Sciences, Biel, Switzerland.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|March 30, 2019
Summary
Patient trust in technology influences decisions about opening electronic health records (EHRs). Understanding this trust is key for widespread adoption of personal health records and data sharing in Switzerland.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Public Health
- Digital Health
Background:
- Switzerland introduced a nationwide electronic health record (EHR) system in 2020, allowing patient opt-in.
- Patient decision-making factors for EHR adoption remain largely unexamined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of knowledge gaps regarding EHRs on patients' willingness to open a personal health record.
- To assess the influence of trust in technology on patients' agreement to health data sharing.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was conducted among the Swiss population over four weeks.
- Over 1200 participants completed a 13-question questionnaire.
- Statistical analysis was employed to examine survey responses and identify correlations.
Main Results:
- Survey data revealed correlations between specific questions, indicating interconnected factors in patient decision-making.
- A significant dependency was observed between the willingness to open a personal health record and trust in the underlying technology.
Conclusions:
- Patient trust in the enabling technology is a primary determinant for opening a personal health record.
- Addressing knowledge deficits and building technological trust are crucial for successful EHR implementation and health data sharing.