Dual Use of a Patient Portal and Clinical Video Telehealth by Veterans with Mental Health Diagnoses: Retrospective, Cross-Sectional Analysis.
Erica A AbelStephanie Leah ShimadaKaren H WangChristine N RamseyMelissa SkandersonJoseph ErdosLinda GodleskiThomas K HoustonCynthia A BrandtPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2018)
During this study (2007-2012), use of these technologies was low, leaving much potential for growth. There were sociodemographic disparities in access to My HealtheVet and Clinical Video Telehealth and in dual use of these technologies. There was also variation based on types of mental health diagnosis. More research is needed to ensure that these and other patient-facing eHealth technologies are accessible and effectively used by all vulnerable patients.