Frequency of Electronic Personal Health Record Use in US Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study of a National Survey

These findings suggest that enhancing self-efficacy, improving usability, and increasing the perceived benefits of ePHRs are critical for boosting usage among older adults. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions to support older users, simplify digital interfaces, and provide accessible educational resources, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes and an improved quality of life for older adults.

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JMIR Aging
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2025-05-26
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https://doi.org/10.2196/71460
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Electronic Health Records Systems
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Frequency of Electronic Personal Health Record Use in US Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study of a National Survey

Richelle Oakley DaSouza, Pavankumar Mulgund, Lavlin Agrawal, Pankaj Chaudhary
JMIR Aging
Electronic Health Records Systems
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Frequency of Electronic Personal Health Record Use in US Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study of a National Survey

Richelle Oakley DaSouza, Pavankumar Mulgund, Lavlin Agrawal, Pankaj Chaudhary
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Abstract

These findings suggest that enhancing self-efficacy, improving usability, and increasing the perceived benefits of ePHRs are critical for boosting usage among older adults. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions to support older users, simplify digital interfaces, and provide accessible educational resources, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes and an improved quality of life for older adults.

JMIR AgingVol. 8
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (US), University of Memphis (US)
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