ArticleApplied clinical informatics2017
Patient portal readiness among postpartum patients in a safety net setting.
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- Women's experiences of using patient portals in healthcare settings: a rapid review.BMC women's health · 2024Pooled it
- Outpatient Portal Use and Blood Pressure Management during Pregnancy.AMIA Joint Summits on Translational Science proceedings. AMIA Joint Summits on Translational Science · 2025Article
- Visualizing machine learning-based predictions of postpartum depression risk for lay audiences.Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA · 2024Article
- Improving Provisioning of an Inpatient Portal: Perspectives from Nursing Staff.Applied clinical informatics · 2022Article
- Relationship Between Patient Portal Utilization and Glycemic Control Outcomes During Pregnancy.Journal of diabetes science and technology · 2021Article
- Are Essential Women's Healthcare Services Fully Covered? A Comparative Analysis of Policy Documents in Shanghai and New York City from 1978-2017.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Perspectives of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women on Participating in Longitudinal Mother-Baby Studies Involving Electronic Health Records: Qualitative Study.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2021Article
- Facilitating Organizational Change to Accommodate an Inpatient Portal.Applied clinical informatics · 2019Article
- Disparities in Electronic Patient Portal Use in Prenatal Care: Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2019Article
- How Patients Use a Patient Portal: An Institutional Case Study of Demographics and Usage Patterns.Applied clinical informatics · 2019Article
- Understanding Secure Messaging in the Inpatient Environment: A New Avenue for Communication and Patient Engagement.Applied clinical informatics · 2018Observational
- Use of Electronic Patient Portals in Pregnancy: An Overview.Journal of midwifery & women's health · 2018Review
- Outpatient portal use among pregnant individuals: Cross-sectional, temporal, and cluster analysis of use.Digital healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundMaternity patients interact with the healthcare system over an approximately ten-month interval, requiring multiple visits, acquiring pregnancy-specific education, and sharing health information among providers. Many features of a web-based patient portal could help pregnant women manage their interactions with the healthcare system; however, it is unclear whether pregnant women in safety-net settings have the resources, skills or interest required for portal adoption.
objectivesIn this study of postpartum patients in a safety net hospital, we aimed to: (1) determine if patients have the technical resources and skills to access a portal, (2) gain insight into their interest in health information, and (3) identify the perceived utility of portal features and potential barriers to adoption.
methodsWe developed a structured questionnaire to collect demographics from postpartum patients and measure use of technology and the internet, self-reported literacy, interest in health information, awareness of portal functions, and perceived barriers to use. The questionnaire was administered in person to women in an inpatient setting.
resultsOf the 100 participants surveyed, 95% reported routine internet use and 56% used it to search for health information. Most participants had never heard of a patient portal, yet 92% believed that the portal functions were important. The two most appealing functions were to check results and manage appointments.
conclusionsMost participants in this study have the required resources such as a device and familiarity with the internet to access a patient portal including an interest in interacting with a healthcare institution via electronic means. Pregnancy is a critical episode of care where active engagement with the healthcare system can influence outcomes. Healthcare systems and portal developers should consider ways to tailor a portal to address the specific health needs of a maternity population including those in a safety net setting.
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