scholarly journals Prescription Tablets in the Digital Age: A Cross-Sectional Study Exploring Patient and Physician Attitudes Toward the Use of Tablets for Clinic-Based Personalized Health Care Information Exchange

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. e116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vishal Patel ◽  
Timothy M Hale ◽  
Sandeep Palakodeti ◽  
Joseph C Kvedar ◽  
Kamal Jethwani
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Physician Attitudes ◽  
Health Care Information ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Information ◽  
Personalized Health ◽  
Personalized Health Care

Sharing electronic health records with patients - Who is using the Care Information Exchange portal? A cross-sectional study. (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Luisa Neves ◽  
Katelyn R Smalley ◽  
Lisa Freise ◽  
Paul Harrison ◽  
Ara Darzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Patient Portals ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Records ◽  
Care Information

BACKGROUND Sharing electronic health records with patients has been shown to improve patient safety and quality of care, and patient portals represent a powerful and convenient tool to enhance patient access to their own healthcare data. However, adoption rates vary widely across countries and, within countries, across regions and health systems. A better understanding of the characteristics of users and non-users is critical to understand which groups remain underserved or excluded from using such tools. OBJECTIVE To identify the determinants of usage of the Care Information Exchange (CIE), a shared patient portal program in the United Kingdom. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted, using an online questionnaire. Individual-level data from patients registered in the CIE portal were collected, including age, gender, ethnicity, educational level, health status, postcode, and digital literacy (using the eHEALS tool). Registered individuals were defined as having an account created in the portal, independent of their actual use of the platform, and users were defined as having ever used the portal. Multivariate logistic regression was used to model the probability of being a user. Statistical analysis was performed in R, and Tableau ® was used to create maps of the proportion of CIE users by postcode area. RESULTS A total of 1,083 subjects replied to the survey (+186% of the estimated minimum target sample). The proportion of users was 61.6% (n=667), and within these, the majority (57.7%, n=385) used the portal at least once a month. To characterise the users and non-users of the system, we performed a sub-analysis of the sample, including only participants that have provided at least information regarding gender and age category. The sub-analysis included 650 individuals (59.8% women, 84.8% over 40 years). The majority of the subjects were white (76.6%, n=498), resident in London (64.7%, n=651), and lived in North West London (55.9%, n=363). Individuals with a higher educational degree (undergraduate/professional or postgraduate/higher) had higher odds of being a portal user (adjusted OR = 1.58 (95%CI [1.04 - 2.39]), and 2.38 (95%CI [1.42 - 4.02], respectively), compared to those with a secondary degree or below. Higher digital literacy scores (<30) were also associated with higher odds of being a user (adjusted OR = 2.96 (95%CI [2.02 - 4.35]). Those with a good overall health status had lower odds of being a user (adjusted OR = 0.58 (95%CI [0.37 - 0.91]). CONCLUSIONS This work adds to the growing body of evidence highlighting the importance of educational aspects (educational level and digital literacy) in the adoption of patient portals. It is critical that further research not only describes, but also systematically addresses these inequalities through patient-centred interventions aiming to reduce the digital divide. Healthcare providers and policymakers must partner in investing and delivering strategic programs that improve access to technology and digital literacy, in an effort to improve digital inclusion and reduce inequities in delivery of care. CLINICALTRIAL Not applicable.

scholarly journals Use of Health Information Exchange in The Continuity of Care as Viewed by Patients and Nurses: A Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Itzhaki ◽  
Ella Koren ◽  
Khaled Abu Hussien ◽  
Liron Levy ◽  
Irit Gantz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Health Information Exchange ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Direct Care ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Share Information

Abstract Background: Patients' attitudes towards sharing their personal health information are critical for implementation of Health Information Exchange (HIE). Nurses contribute significantly to information sharing within the care continuum in hospitals and community. The purpose of this study was to examine the awareness and readiness of chronic ill patients and nurses to use HIE.Methods: A cross sectional study among 312 inpatients with a chronic illness, 110 nurses working in internal wards, and 55 contact nurses working in a large Health Maintenance Organization. Multiple linear regressions were performed to assess the associations between knowledge, attitudes, socio-demographics, and both the readiness and intention to use HIE. Results: Mean levels of awareness were low across all three groups. The readiness to share information with medical healthcare providers was higher than the readiness to share information with agents not involved in direct care. Contact nurses expressed more positive attitudes than internal ward nurses or patients (F=11.25; p=.0001) and were more willing than patients to share information with health care workers (F=16.786; p=0001). All nurses (Internal ward and contact) were more willing to share information with medical agents not involved in direct care as compared to patients (F=8.072; p=.0001). Contact nurses expressed a significantly greater intention to use HIE than did internal ward nurses or patients (F=9.825; p=.0001), Knowledge, attitudes and being a nurse predicted the intention to share information on HIE with medical health care providers (F=29.91), and with agents not involved in direct care (F=19.65).Conclusions: Before implementation of an HIE system, it is important to raise awareness, readiness, and intention to use HIE among the general public, nurses, and other medical staff. Policy makers should organize national campaigns under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, in order to present the advantages of HIE and provide detailed information about the systems.

Evaluation of work stress in health care receptionists: A cross sectional study

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Arati Amin ◽  
Kumar Sai Sailesh ◽  
Archana R ◽  
Udaya Kumar Reddy ◽  
Mukkadan J K ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Knowledge of non-healthcare individuals towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a cross-sectional study in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Reema M. Alhussein ◽  
Mansoor M. Albarrak ◽  
Abdulaziz A. Alrabiah ◽  
Nawfal A. Aljerian ◽  
Hashim M. Bin Salleeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
Resuscitation Training ◽  
The Media

Abstract Background Most sudden cardiac arrests occur at home, with low rates of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation being performed. We aimed to assess knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among individuals in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, who are not involved in health care. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted between January and February 2020 in 4 different areas in Riyadh City: North, South, East, and West. The participants were surveyed using a validated self-administered questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0 was used for inferential statistics and binary logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 856 participants completed the questionnaire, 51.8% were unaware of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Only 4.4% of the participants had attended a formal cardiopulmonary resuscitation training course, 5.1% were campaign attendees, and 38.7% acquired their experience through the media. Having a higher level of education was positively associated with having knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The main concern among attendees of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training courses and campaigns was legal issues, whereas inadequate knowledge was the major barrier for those who had learned about cardiopulmonary resuscitation through the media. Conclusion The level of knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among non-health care individuals in Riyadh City was found to be insufficient. Therefore, coordinated efforts among different authorities should be considered to implement a structured strategy aiming to increase awareness and knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among non-health care individuals.

Epidemiology of needlestick injuries among health-care workers in Awassa City, Southern Ethiopia

2010 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moges Tadesse ◽  
Takele Tadesse
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Needlestick Injury ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Needlestick Injuries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers

Accidental needlestick injuries sustained by health-care workers are a common occupational hazard and a public health issue in health-care settings. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted and 30.9% of health-care workers had experienced at least one needlestick injury in the previous year.

scholarly journals Functional status and oral health in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Alessandro de Sire ◽  
Marco Invernizzi ◽  
Martina Ferrillo ◽  
Francesca Gimigliano ◽  
Alessio Baricich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Multidisciplinary Management ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

BACKGROUND: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting upper and lower motor neurons. The current practice of caring for patients affected by ALS involves a multidisciplinary team without any indication about oral health care. OBJECTIVE: We sought to investigate the functional status and oral health in patients with ALS to define a specific multidisciplinary management. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, we included patients affected by ALS, evaluating their functional status, using the Revised ALS Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS-R) and their oral health status through specific parameters, including Brief Oral Health Status Examination (BOHSE), Winkel Tongue Coating Index (WTCI), and Oral Food Debris Index (OFDI). RESULTS: All 37 patients (mean age: 61.19±11.56 years) showed a poor oral status, independent from the functional status and strictly correlated to the severity of sialorrhea (p = 0.01). OFDI index was negatively correlated with the ALSFRS-R upper limb (p = 0.03). Patients with bulbar onset had significantly lower ability to perform adequate tongue movements in terms of protrusion (p = 0.006) and lateralization (p <  0.001). Significant negative correlations between survival rate and BOHSE (p = 0.03) was found. CONCLUSIONS: Taken together, our findings showed that a poor oral health status might be correlated to a worse functional status and survival time. Thus, an adequate oral health care and rehabilitation should be considered as crucial in the multidisciplinary management of patients with ALS.

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