Patients' Attitudes Towards Online Medication Records
Author Information
Author(s): Gunther Eysenbach, Jayashri Sankaranarayanan, Kevin Leonard, Emelie Montelius, Bengt Åstrand, Bo Hovstadius, Göran Petersson
Primary Institution: E-Health Institute, University of Kalmar
Hypothesis
What are users' attitudes towards accessing their medication records online?
Conclusion
Users appreciated having access to their medication records online and found the information easy to understand.
Supporting Evidence
- 60.4% of respondents learned about the service from pharmacies.
- 70.4% visited the site to get control or an overview of their drugs.
- Respondents rated the usefulness of the service highly, with a median grade of 5.
Takeaway
People like being able to see their medication records online because it helps them understand their medications better.
Methodology
A password-protected Web survey was conducted among users of 'My dispensed medications' to evaluate their attitudes.
Potential Biases
Self-selection bias may have influenced the positive attitudes reported.
Limitations
The study may not be representative of all users due to selection bias and the nature of early adopters.
Participant Demographics
Participants included a mix of ages, with a majority being between 45-64 years old, and a slight majority being women.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI not specified
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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