by Jeff Belkora | Aug 22, 2017
Abstract Summary: Background: A community-based organization implemented an evidence-based intervention to help rural cancer patients list questions before oncology visits. Purpose: Was the question-listing intervention effective in reducing anxiety and increasing...
by Jenny Leese | Aug 4, 2017
Abstract Summary: Patient engagement occurs when patients actively collaborate in health research in ways that are meaningful to them. Resources to facilitate patient engagement have been developed, but their approach is mainly toward building competencies in the...
by Sabine E. Wildevuur | Jul 7, 2017
Abstract Summary: Objective: In order to alleviate the pressure on health care systems exerted by the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, information and communication technologies (ICT) are being introduced to enable self-management of chronic diseases by...
by Lisa V. Grossman | May 17, 2017
Abstract Keywords: Acute patient portals, patient portals, PHR, medical records, transparency, note-sharing. Citation: Grossman LV, Restaino S, Vawdrey D. Should hospital patients have bedside access to their complete medical records? J Participat Med. 2017 May 17;...
by Peter Tsasis | May 9, 2017
Abstract Summary: Objective: Patient Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) have been emerging across Ontario to provide a platform for patient engagement in health care. This study aims to highlight lessons learned from the experience with PFACs in three Ontario hospitals....
by Joseph Ternullo | May 5, 2017
Editor’s Note: Society of Participatory Medicine President Joe Ternullo reflects on this Journal’s role in promoting the Society’s mission and looks to the future. The Journal’s editorial team would like to express its appreciation for the...
