The Promise of Patient Portals for Individuals Living With Chronic Illness: Qualitative Study Identifying Pathways of Patient Engagement

• Main Authors: Stewart, Maureen T (Author), Hogan, Timothy P (Author), Nicklas, Jeff (Author), Robinson, Stephanie A (Author), Purington, Carolyn M (Author), Miller, Christopher J (Author), Vimalananda, Varsha G (Author), Connolly, Samantha L (Author), Wolfe, Hill L (Author), Nazi, Kim M (Author), Netherton, Dane (Author), Shimada, Stephanie L (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundPatients play a critical role in managing their health, especially in the context of chronic conditions like diabetes. Electronic patient portals have been identified as a potential means to improve patient engagement; that is, patients' involvement in their care. However, little is k...