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Personal health records: an evaluation.

S O'Flaherty1, E Jandera, J Llewellyn

  • 1Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Most parents value personal health records, but 10% of mothers lost them. Private doctors found these records less useful, indicating a need for better preparation before wider distribution.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Health Information Management

Background:

  • Personal health records (PHRs) are tools for managing health information.
  • Assessing the utility and challenges of PHRs in maternal and child health is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the use and loss rates of personal health records among mothers and their newborns.
  • To identify factors associated with record loss and gather user feedback.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of mothers was followed 8-11 months post-partum.
  • Data collection included record loss, usage patterns, and user satisfaction.
  • Demographic characteristics of mothers losing records were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • 10% of mothers lost or misplaced their personal health records.
  • No specific demographic factors predicted record loss.
  • Parents and community health staff frequently used and liked the records.
  • Most private doctors did not find the records useful.

Conclusions:

  • Personal health records are generally well-received by parents and community health staff.
  • Challenges exist regarding record retention and perceived utility, particularly among private practitioners.
  • Adequate preparation and training for healthcare workers are necessary before widespread implementation.

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