100 Participants Needed

Online Medical Record Access for Breast and Prostate Cancer Screening Recall

CT
Overseen ByCheryl Thompson, PhD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this research is to try to better understand how much information relating to cancer screening and diagnoses that people can recall on their own and to better understand how to help people get better information. In this study, investigators will see if giving time or other resources help individuals remember more and more accurate details about their cancer screening and care.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Accessing personal medical records online via online portals?

Research suggests that online access to medical records can improve patient satisfaction and convenience, as well as enhance the organization and delivery of care, particularly for managing chronic conditions like diabetes.12345

Is it safe for patients to access their medical records online?

Research indicates that patients accessing their medical records online generally find it convenient and it can improve their understanding of their health. No adverse events were reported in studies, but there are concerns about privacy and the need for timely communication from healthcare providers.678910

How does online medical record access differ from other treatments for cancer screening recall?

Online medical record access is unique because it empowers patients by allowing them to view their health information and test results directly through a secure web portal. This approach enhances patient engagement and understanding of their medical issues, which can improve healthcare outcomes and prepare them better for doctor visits, unlike traditional methods that rely solely on in-person consultations.2581112

Research Team

CT

Cheryl Thompson, PhD

Principal Investigator

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals in Northeast Ohio who have been diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer within the last decade and have internet access plus an email. It's not specified who can't join, but typically those not meeting the inclusion criteria would be excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

Have access to the internet with a working email address
I was diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer in the last 10 years.
You live in Northeast Ohio.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Intervention

Participants complete a cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment questionnaire, with the intervention group accessing online medical records

1 week
2 visits (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for completeness and accuracy of survey responses

1 week

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Accessing personal medical records online via online portals
Trial OverviewThe study is examining if providing time or other resources helps people better recall their cancer screening and diagnosis details by using online medical records through patient portals.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Survey questions at baseline and at one week. The control group will have had one week to reflect on the questions, and investigators anticipate some influence of this on responses.
Group II: Intervention GroupActive Control1 Intervention
The intervention group will be prompted about accessing their medical records from the major local health systems online, with links to directions provided by each hospital system. They will then be asked to fill out the same questionnaire.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
472
Recruited
33,400+

Findings from Research

Online access to computerized medical records for patients with type 2 diabetes has been associated with improved glycemic control, indicating its efficacy in managing diabetes, although blood pressure outcomes were mixed.
Despite the benefits, disparities in access and usage were noted, particularly among younger men in full-time employment, suggesting that while the system is generally safe and beneficial, it may inadvertently widen gaps in healthcare access among different demographic groups.
The Impact of Patient Online Access to Computerized Medical Records and Services on Type 2 Diabetes: Systematic Review.Mold, F., Raleigh, M., Alharbi, NS., et al.[2020]
The study developed a hierarchical data model for patient secure messages based on the FHIR standard, analyzing over 2 million messages from the Mayo Clinic to identify key medical concepts, which can enhance patient-centered care.
The model revealed that the majority of patient messages focused on clinical concepts, particularly conditions and medications, and it sets the stage for future natural language processing applications to improve communication and reduce clinician workload.
Analyzing Patient Secure Messages Using a Fast Health Care Interoperability Resources (FIHR)-Based Data Model: Development and Topic Modeling Study.De, A., Huang, M., Feng, T., et al.[2021]
Patients with chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) value online access to electronic medical records (EMR) when it promotes a sense of ownership over their illness and facilitates patient-driven communication, personalized support, and mutual trust.
Simply providing access to EMRs is not enough; effective technology must be integrated into existing health and psychosocial support systems to truly enhance patient care and health outcomes.
Patient-perceived usefulness of online electronic medical records: employing grounded theory in the development of information and communication technologies for use by patients living with chronic illness.Winkelman, WJ., Leonard, KJ., Rossos, PG.[2018]

References

The Impact of Patient Online Access to Computerized Medical Records and Services on Type 2 Diabetes: Systematic Review. [2020]
Analyzing Patient Secure Messages Using a Fast Health Care Interoperability Resources (FIHR)-Based Data Model: Development and Topic Modeling Study. [2021]
Patient-perceived usefulness of online electronic medical records: employing grounded theory in the development of information and communication technologies for use by patients living with chronic illness. [2018]
Portal Use Among Patients With Chronic Conditions: Patient-reported Care Experiences. [2020]
The Effects of Online Access to General Practice Medical Records Perceived by Patients: Longitudinal Survey Study. [2023]
The patient portal and abnormal test results: An exploratory study of patient experiences. [2020]
Patients' Online Access to Their Primary Care Electronic Health Records and Linked Online Services: Implications for Research and Practice. [2020]
Variation in Results Release and Patient Portal Access to Diagnostic Test Results at an Academic Medical Center. [2022]
Benefit-risk of Patients' Online Access to their Medical Records: Consensus Exercise of an International Expert Group. [2020]
What do patients do with access to their medical records? [2018]
Cancer patients' attitudes and experiences of online access to their electronic medical records: A qualitative study. [2019]
Disparities in patient portal access and the role of providers in encouraging access and use. [2023]