Jonathon Guyer
St Cloud VA Health Care System, USA
Title: Patient support for electronic health care technologies
Biography
Biography: Jonathon Guyer
Abstract
Statement of the Problem: Patients most in need of medical care are the least likely to use electronic medical technologies. The purpose of Health Hub is to bridge a gap between patients needing assistance and the medical programs available.
Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: New patients are scheduled for a 15-minute Health Hub appointment. At any time patients can request an in person or over the phone assistance. Clinicians refer patients to the Health Hub for information, support and enrolment.
Findings: Patients without computer proficiency are less likely to use the new medical technologies. Empowerment and support increases patient program engagement and efficiencies.
Conclusion & Significance: Computer and mobile support increases likelihood of program use. In turn, increases patient wellness and reduces health care costs.
Recent Publications:
- Urmimala Sarkar (2010) The Literacy Divide: Health Literacy and the Use of an Internet based Patient Portal in an Integrated Health System-Results from the Diabetes Study of Northern California. Journal of Health Communication 15: 183-196.
- Ruiz, G. MD (2006) The Impact of E-Learning in Medical Education. Academic Medicine. 81: 207-212.
- Alquraini, H (2007), Factors influencing nurses’ attitudes towards the use of computerized health information systems in Kuwaiti hospitals. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 57: 375–381. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04113.x.
- Peterson, Michael W. MD (2004) Medical Students’ Use of Information Resources: Is the Digital Age Dawning? AM; 79: 89-95.
- Annette De Vito Dabbs, RN, PhD (2009) User-Centered Design and Interactive Health Technologies for Patients 27(3): 175.