On the effect of electronic patient portal on primary care utilization and appointment adherence.

Xiang ZhongMuxuan LiangReynerio SanchezMenggang YuPamela R BuddJulie L SpragueMarvin A Dewar

Published in: BMC medical informatics and decision making (2018)

Patient portal users' disease burden adjusted PCP office visit rate was significantly reduced in one and a half year and thereafter post portal adoption. PCP appointment no-show rate was also significantly reduced and cancellation rate was not affected, implying improved care engagement of patients.

Keyphrases

primary care
end stage renal disease
case report
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
palliative care
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
social media
adipose tissue
electronic health record
risk factors
patient reported