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Running head: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) IN HEALTHCARE 1

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) IN HEALTHCARE 2

RSWR 3345 – Research Writing Methods

Module 2 – Homework # 2

Due on 09/05/2019

Worth 70 points

Legal, Practical, and Ethical Considerations for Making Online Patient Portals Accessible for All

Courtney et al (2017), explore the relationship between computer technology and the healthcare system. They attest their findings in their article titled, “Legal, Practical, and Ethical Considerations for Making Online Patient Portals Accessible for All.” The researchers acknowledge the rapid expansion of access to portal Web sites in the United States healthcare system. Their research is based on the observation that there is minimal attention directed towards the access of these portals by more vulnerable patient populations such as those with limited English proficiency or those with narrow health literacy. The scholars use content analysis to debate that there are ethical considerations and legal mandates to enhance the accessibility of portal Web sites by more vulnerable patient populations.

Annotated Bibliography

Dunn, K., Gard Marshall, J., Wells, A. L., & Backus, J. E. B. (2017). Examining the role of MEDLINE as a patient care information resource: an analysis of data from the Value of Libraries study. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 105(4), 336–346.

The authors contend that MEDLINE is vital tool used by healthcare professionals to respond to clinical questions, make adjustments to patient care and avoid adverse events. They compare the role that this database plays with respect to other computer systems in improving the quality of patient care. Data collection was achieved using content analysis of past studies. Data analysis was conducted using regression analysis and descriptive statistics.

William, J. H., & Huang, G. C. (2014). How we make nephrology easier to learn: Computer-based modules at the point-of-care. Medical Teacher, 36(1), 13–18.

The researchers postulate that novel education tools are essential resources for delivering clinical knowledge to medical trainees. These tools are able to achieve desirable outcomes if they are utilized at the point of care and if the circumstances are clinically relevant. They use the example of case-based learning implemented in the format of a web-based module. The authors applied supplemental practice questions and free text questions to collect data.

Wildenbos, G. A., Horenberg, F., Jaspers, M., Peute, L., & Sent, D. (2018). How do patients value and prioritize patient portal functionalities and usage factors? A conjoint analysis study with chronically ill patients. BMC Medical Informatics & Decision Making, 18(1), N.PAG.

Wildenbos et al (2018), assert that the utilization of patient portals can be a vital addition for patient engagement. The researchers recognize the need for progressive patient portal development and implementation. They highlight that this progress is hindered by the tethered nature of these portals. Conjoint analysis questionnaires were administered to the sample population in the Netherlands as a means of data collection.

References

Lyles, C. R., Fruchterman, J., Youdelman, M., & Schillinger, D. (2017). Legal, Practical, and Ethical Considerations for Making Online Patient Portals Accessible for All. American Journal of Public Health, 107(10), 1608–1611.

William, J. H., & Huang, G. C. (2014). How we make nephrology easier to learn: Computer-based modules at the point-of-care. Medical Teacher, 36(1), 13–18.