Exploring potential drivers of patient engagement with their health data through digital platforms: a scoping review

van Kessel, Robin, Ranganathan, Sruthi, Anderson, Michael ORCID: 0000-0002-8454-4640, McMillan, Brian and Mossialos, Elias ORCID: 0000-0001-8664-9297 (2024) Exploring potential drivers of patient engagement with their health data through digital platforms: a scoping review. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 189. ISSN 1386-5056

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Abstract

Background: Patient engagement when providing patient access to health data results from an interaction between the available tools and individual capabilities. The recent digital advancements of the healthcare field have altered the manifestation and importance of patient engagement. However, a comprehensive assessment of what factors contribute to patient engagement remain absent. In this review article, we synthesised the most frequently discussed factors that can foster patient engagement with their health data. Methods: A scoping review was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, and Google Scholar. Relevant data were synthesized within 7 layers using a thematic analysis: (1) social and demographic factors, (2) patient ability factors, (3) patient motivation factors, (4) factors related to healthcare professionals’ attitudes and skills, (5) health system factors, (6) technological factors, and (7) policy factors. Results: We identified 5801 academic and 200 Gy literature records, and included 292 (4.83%) in this review. Overall, 44 factors that can affect patient engagement with their health data were extracted. We extracted 6 social and demographic factors, 6 patient ability factors, 12 patient motivation factors, 7 factors related to healthcare professionals’ attitudes and skills, 4 health system factors, 6 technological factors, and 3 policy factors. Conclusions: Improving patient engagement with their health data enables the development of patient-centered healthcare, though it can also exacerbate existing inequities. While expanding patient access to health data is an important step towards fostering shared decision-making in healthcare and subsequently empowering patients, it is important to ensure that these developments reach all sectors of the community.

Item Type:	Article
Official URL:	https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/internationa...
Additional Information:	© 2024 The Author(s)
Divisions:	LSE Health
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Date Deposited:	14 Jun 2024 08:18
Last Modified:	10 Aug 2024 02:24
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/123866

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