Abstract

This study quantified whether patients attending a community clinic in southern California had the technology and internet experience to access the patient portal. There was no association between income and portal use. Computer portal access was associated with likely future use. Computers may permit better internet access and record viewing.

Author Details

Ruth A. Bush, PhD, MPH, FAMIA; Halsey Barlow, BSN; Alexa Perez, BA; Bianca Vazquez, BA; Jonathan Mack, PhD; Cynthia D. Connelly, PhD, RN, FAAN -- Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, Beyster Institute for Nursing Research, University of San Diego, San Diego, California, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

University of San Diego, San Diego, California, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Electronic Health Record, Patient Engagement, Underserved Populations

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Do community clinic patients have needed internet access and experience to use the patient portal?

Melbourne, Australia

This study quantified whether patients attending a community clinic in southern California had the technology and internet experience to access the patient portal. There was no association between income and portal use. Computer portal access was associated with likely future use. Computers may permit better internet access and record viewing.