This study is the first report of Saudi patients in the literature on electronic
personal health records (ePHRs). It investigates patients’ attitudes and expectations
regarding ePHRs in Saudi Arabia. It also gives insights about addressing the gap
between the interest and the utilization of ePHRs by presenting information about
patients’ preferences for ePHR features and activities. The findings show higher
interest rates in ePHR use compared to other studies with similar sample frame in
developed countries. They also indicate high levels of perceived usefulness of ePHRs
on patients’ health and healthcare. More research is needed to explore the ePHR
privacy concerns of patients and the key factors in improving the use of ePHRs among
specific populations such as the elderly and those patients with chronic disease. / Thesis / Master of Science (MSc) / This study is the first report of Saudi patients in the literature on electronic
personal health records (ePHRs). It investigates patients’ attitudes and expectations
regarding ePHRs in Saudi Arabia. It also gives insights about addressing the gap
between the interest and the utilization of ePHRs by presenting information about
patients’ preferences for ePHR features and activities. More research is needed to
explore the ePHR privacy concerns of patients and the key factors in improving the
use of ePHRs among specific populations.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:mcmaster.ca/oai:macsphere.mcmaster.ca:11375/21250 |
| Date | January 2017 |
| Creators | Alhammad, Ohoud Saad |
| Contributors | McKibbon, Ann, eHealth |
| Source Sets | McMaster University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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