Many e-health technologies are available to promote virtual patient–provider communication
outside the context of face-to-face clinical encounters. Current digital communication …

Background A new generation of user-centric information systems is emerging in health care
as patient health record (PHR) systems. These systems create a platform supporting the new …

Objective To investigate whether previously noted associations between health literacy and
functional health status might be explained by cognitive function. Data Sources/Study …

Background Personal health records (PHRs) have the potential to improve patient self-
management for chronic conditions such as diabetes. However, evidence is mixed as to …

Context: The long‐term sustainability of whole‐system change programs is rarely studied,
and when it is, it is inevitably undertaken in a shifting context, thereby raising …

Objective This paper describes how design science theory and methods and use of artificial
intelligence (AI) components can improve the effectiveness of health communication …

Abstract Background: Patient web portals (PWPs) offer patients remote access to their
medical record and communication with providers. Adults with health literacy limitations are …

Abstract Objective The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates one of the largest
nationwide healthcare systems and is increasing use of internet technology, including …

Objective To investigate organizational strategies to promote personal health records
(PHRs) adoption with a focus on patients with chronic disease. Methods Using semi …

Background Access to mental health care is challenging. The Veterans Health
Administration (VHA) has been addressing these challenges through technological …