Characteristics of Women Enrolled in a Patient Portal Intervention for Menopause.

We developed a 6-month educational intervention addressing menopause and management of menopausal symptoms called "My HealthVet to Enable And Negotiate for Shared decision-making" or MEANS. MEANS is offered through secure messaging the My HealthVet patient portal system. Women veterans aged 45-60 years registered at the Miami, West Palm Beach, and Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare Systems (VAHS).

A Patient Portal Intervention for Menopause Knowledge and Shared Decision-Making.

Menopause is a time often fraught with changes and symptoms, which may require difficult choices and decision-making. During this period, women would benefit from a better understanding and in-depth discussions with providers regarding menopause, associated conditions, and appropriate therapy. Patient portals offer a potential means to improve knowledge and shared decision-making (SDM) about menopause.

Evaluating an Electronic Health Record Intervention for Management of Heart Failure Among Veterans.

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Mobile Phone Intervention for Heart Failure in a Minority Urban County Hospital Population: Usability and Patient Perspectives.

Background: Chronic heart failure (HF) is a complex and costly disease. Daily weight and symptom monitoring is the cornerstone of HF management. Little information exists about feasibility of a mobile monitoring intervention among minority patients with HF.

Outcomes of a Mobile Phone Intervention for Heart Failure in a Minority County Hospital Population.

Background: Chronic heart failure (HF) causes significant morbidity, mortality, and cost. Managing HF requires considerable self-management skills and self-efficacy. Little information exists about feasibility and potential impact of a mobile monitoring intervention to improve self-efficacy and quality of life (QoL) among minority patients with HF.