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  • Health Informatics
  • Patient Engagement
  • Medical Communication

Background:

  • Patient portals provide access to laboratory test results.
  • Access does not ensure patient comprehension of results.
  • Patients may experience confusion when interpreting test results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine patient challenges and needs in comprehending laboratory test results.
  • To identify factors influencing patient interpretation of test results.
  • To suggest improvements for patient portal design in communicating lab results.

Main Methods:

  • A web-based survey of 203 participants and semistructured interviews with 13 participants were conducted.
  • Assessed patients' perceived challenges and informational/technological needs.
  • Analyzed data using descriptive, correlation, and thematic analyses.

Main Results:

  • Patients face challenges and confusion interpreting laboratory test results.
  • Patients require generic (e.g., reference ranges) and personalized (e.g., prognosis) information.
  • Health literacy and technology proficiency impact result interpretation; AI and better design are desired.

Conclusions:

  • Patients encounter significant difficulties interpreting laboratory test results.
  • User-centered design is crucial for patient portals to present information meaningfully.
  • Improving patient portal design can enhance understanding of laboratory test results.