Older Adults' Perception on and Use of Patient Portals: A Comparative Analysis of Two Samples.

Older adults can benefit from using patient portals. Little is known whether perception of and use of patient portals differ among older adults in diverse healthcare contexts. This study analyzed the difference in perceived usability, self-efficacy, and use of patient portals between older adults recruited from a healthcare system (n = 174) and older adults recruited from nationwide communities (n = 126).

Testing a Model of Patient Portal Use in Adult Patients.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to test a modified version of the Technology Acceptance Model, which describes users' technology adoption, to examine the relations between patient portal use and potential influencing factors in adult patients who have used patient portals. The modified model posits that patient portal use can be explained by attitude and self-efficacy for using patient portals, perceived usefulness and ease of use, data privacy and security concerns, eHealth literacy, education level, and age.

Design: A cross-sectional anonymous online survey was conducted for adult patients who had used their patient portals in the past 12 months.

Patient Portal Use Among Older Adults: What Is Really Happening Nationwide?

Patient portals (PPs), secure websites that allow patients to access their electronic health records and other health tools, can benefit older adults managing chronic conditions. However, studies have shown a lack of PP use in older adults. Little is known about the way they use PPs in community settings and specific challenges they encounter.