Survey finds seniors satisfied with using Internet to manage health
Medicare beneficiaries use the internet according to Kaiser Permanente. The California-based healthcare organization surveyed 4,560 seniors. These patients used computers, and researched chronic conditions and prescriptions. 87 percent of those surveyed were satisfied with the technology.
“The extraordinarily high satisfaction rate of the survey respondents – all 65 and older – reinforces what we are learning among the general population: When a PHR like My Health Manager is thoughtfully designed for an easy and convenient user experience, individuals will engage more fully in managing their own health, said Jan Oldenburg, senior practice leader of the Internet services group health portfolio at Kaiser Permanente.”
Respondents enjoyed using My Health Manager to make appointments, e-mail doctors, review test results and refill prescriptions. Those who used the technology were more engaged in their healthcare that those who were in poor health.
Source: http://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/survey-finds-seniors-satisfied-using-internet-manage-health
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