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Banerjee I, Syed K, Potturu A, Pragada VS, Sharma RS, Murcko A, Chern D, Todd M, Aking P, Al-Yaqoobi A, Bayless P, Belmonte W, Cuadra T, Dockins T, Eldredge C, El-Kareh R, Gale G, Gentile E, Kalpas E, Morris M, Mueller L, Piekut D, Ross MK, Sarris J, Singh G, Tharani S, Wallace M, Grando MA. Physicians differ in their perceptions of sensitive medical records: Survey and interview study. Health Informatics J 2023; 29:14604582231193519. [PMID: 37544770 DOI: 10.1177/14604582231193519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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Physician categorizations of electronic health record (EHR) data (e.g., depression) into sensitive data categories (e.g., Mental Health) and their perspectives on the adequacy of the categories to classify medical record data were assessed. One thousand data items from patient EHR were classified by 20 physicians (10 psychiatrists paired with ten non-psychiatrist physicians) into data categories via a survey. Cluster-adjusted chi square tests and mixed models were used for analysis. 10 items were selected per each physician pair (100 items in total) for discussion during 20 follow-up interviews. Interviews were thematically analyzed. Survey item categorization yielded 500 (50.0%) agreements, 175 (17.5%) disagreements, 325 (32.5%) partial agreements. Categorization disagreements were associated with physician specialty and implied patient history. Non-psychiatrists selected significantly (p = .016) more data categories than psychiatrists when classifying data items. The endorsement of Mental Health and Substance Use categories were significantly (p = .001) related for both provider types. During thematic analysis, Encounter Diagnosis (100%), Problems (95%), Health Concerns (90%), and Medications (85%) were discussed the most when deciding the sensitivity of medical information. Most (90.0%) interview participants suggested adding additional data categories. Study findings may guide the evolution of digital patient-controlled granular data sharing technology and processes.
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- Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, US
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- Trinity Integrated Medicine, Phoenix, AZ, US
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- New York City Zen Center for Contemplative Care, New York, NY, US
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- Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, US
- HonorHealth, Scottsdale, AZ, US
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- Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, US
- HonorHealth, Scottsdale, AZ, US
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- Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association, Phoenix, AZ, US
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Karway G, Ivanova J, Kaing T, Todd M, Chern D, Murcko A, Syed K, Garcia M, Franczak M, Whitfield MJ, Grando MA. My data choices: Pilot evaluation of patient-controlled medical record sharing technology. Health Informatics J 2022; 28:14604582221143893. [DOI: 10.1177/14604582221143893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Patients desire greater control over sharing their digital health data. Consent2Share (C2S) is an open-source consent tool offered by SAMHA and the VA to support granular data sharing (GDS) options that align with patient preferences and data privacy regulations. The need to validate this tool exists. We pilot tested C2S with 199 English and Spanish-speaking patients with behavioral health conditions (BHCs) and patient guardians. Data were analyzed using mixed methodology. All participants desired granular control over the sharing of their health data. Most participants (87%) were highly interested in using a tool that offered granular options for executing data sharing decisions, with over half (55%) indicated that being able to specify the data type, data recipient, and data use purpose made them more willing to share their medical records. Majority (83%) indicated that the supported data type sharing categories satisfied their data-sharing privacy preferences. Majority (87%) also reported that knowing the purpose of data use made them more comfortable in sharing. Some participants (28%) accessed the education materials provided on data type sharing options. Patients want granular choices when sharing medical records. Consent2Share and its supported data type sharing categories are adequate to capture patients’ data sharing preferences. Further development is needed before deployment in clinical environments.
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Ivanova J, Tang T, Idouraine N, Murcko A, Whitfield MJ, Dye C, Chern D, Grando A. Behavioral Health Professionals' Perceptions on Patient-Controlled Granular Information Sharing (Part 2): Focus Group Study. JMIR Ment Health 2022; 9:e18792. [PMID: 35442213 PMCID: PMC9069296 DOI: 10.2196/18792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Revised: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient-directed selection and sharing of health information "granules" is known as granular information sharing. In a previous study, patients with behavioral health conditions categorized their own health information into sensitive categories (eg, mental health) and chose the health professionals (eg, pharmacists) who should have access to those records. Little is known about behavioral health professionals' perspectives of patient-controlled granular information sharing (PC-GIS). OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess behavioral health professionals' (1) understanding of and opinions about PC-GIS; (2) accuracy in assessing redacted medical information; (3) reactions to patient rationale for health data categorization, assignment of sensitivity, and sharing choices; and (4) recommendations to improve PC-GIS. METHODS Four 2-hour focus groups and pre- and postsurveys were conducted at 2 facilities. During the focus groups, outcomes from a previous study on patients' choices for medical record sharing were discussed. Thematic analysis was applied to focus group transcripts to address study objectives. RESULTS A total of 28 health professionals were recruited. Over half (14/25, 56%) were unaware or provided incorrect definitions of granular information sharing. After PC-GIS was explained, all professionals demonstrated understanding of the terminology and process. Most (26/32 codes, 81%) recognized that key medical data had been redacted from the study case. A majority (41/62 codes, 66%) found the patient rationale for categorization and data sharing choices to be unclear. Finally, education and other approaches to inform and engage patients in granular information sharing were recommended. CONCLUSIONS This study provides detailed insights from behavioral health professionals on granular information sharing. Outcomes will inform the development, deployment, and evaluation of an electronic consent tool for granular health data sharing.
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- Julia Ivanova
- School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States
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- College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- College of Health Solutions, Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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- College of Health Solutions, Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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- Partners in Recovery, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Partners in Recovery, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- College of Health Solutions, Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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Ivanova J, Tang T, Idouraine N, Murcko A, Whitfield MJ, Dye C, Chern D, Grando A. Behavioral Health Professionals' Perceptions on Patient-Controlled Granular Information Sharing (Part 1): Focus Group Study. JMIR Ment Health 2022; 9:e21208. [PMID: 35442199 PMCID: PMC9069278 DOI: 10.2196/21208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient-controlled granular information sharing (PC-GIS) allows a patient to select specific health information "granules," such as diagnoses and medications; choose with whom the information is shared; and decide how the information can be used. Previous studies suggest that health professionals have mixed or concerned opinions about the process and impact of PC-GIS for care and research. Further understanding of behavioral health professionals' views on PC-GIS are needed for successful implementation and use of this technology. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in health professionals' opinions on PC-GIS before and after a demonstrative case study. METHODS Four focus groups were conducted at two integrated health care facilities: one serious mental illness facility and one general behavioral health facility. A total of 28 participants were given access to outcomes of a previous study where patients had control over medical record sharing. Participants were surveyed before and after focus groups on their views about PC-GIS. Thematic analysis of focus group output was paired with descriptive statistics and exploratory factor analysis of surveys. RESULTS Behavioral health professionals showed a significant opinion shift toward concern after the focus group intervention, specifically on the topics of patient understanding (P=.001), authorized electronic health record access (P=.03), patient-professional relationship (P=.006), patient control acceptance (P<.001), and patient rights (P=.02). Qualitative methodology supported these results. The themes of professional considerations (2234/4025, 55.5% of codes) and necessity of health information (260/766, 33.9%) identified key aspects of PC-GIS concerns. CONCLUSIONS Behavioral health professionals agreed that a trusting patient-professional relationship is integral to the optimal implementation of PC-GIS, but were concerned about the potential negative impacts of PC-GIS on patient safety and quality of care.
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- Julia Ivanova
- School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States
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- College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- College of Health Solutions, Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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- College of Health Solutions, Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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- Partners in Recovery, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Partners in Recovery, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- College of Health Solutions, Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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Ivanova J, Saks M, Karway G, Murcko A, Espino C, Millea C, Soliz M, Grando A. Perceptions and Concerns of SUD Treatment Organizations Regarding the CARES Act's Alterations to Patient Confidentiality Regulations. Perspect Health Inf Manag 2022; 19:1b. [PMID: 35692851 PMCID: PMC9123523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objectives Learn how substance use disorder (SUD) treatment organizations view and respond to changes in confidentiality and disclosure law following adoption of CARES Act Sec. 3221 and prior to promulgation of revised implementing regulations. Methods Online survey followed by informal interviews. Representatives of SUD organizations reported their degree of awareness of Sec. 3221 provisions and their organizations' views on amendments to disclosure practices; current and future changes of organizational policies; difficulties anticipated in implementing new rules; and preferences for resources. Results Forty informant surveys on 30 organizations completed. Participants (62.5 percent) indicated being somewhat knowledgeable about Sec. 3221. Evenly divided positive and concerned views on Sec. 3221 reflect tension between preserving confidentiality of patient records and improving coordination of care. Most (76.7 percent) reported organizational discussions on Sec. 3221. Some (30 percent) identified changes to make in near future. Over a third expected few or no barriers to implementing changes to privacy and disclosure practices, while most (64.7 percent) expected hindrances including complexity and tensions in the law, staff education, cost, technological adjustments, and changes in the ways SUD organizations interact with external organizations and individuals. To overcome barriers noted, participants expressed desire (66.7 percent) for teaching tools such as webinars and templates to follow. Conclusions SUD treatment organizations began thinking of and planning for proposed changes well before expected implementation of Sec. 3221. Their concerns reflected practicalities of implementation, determining content of law, and wondering about the extent to which it solves problems (improving coordination of care among various providers) or endangered other goals (protecting confidentiality of SUD patient records).
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Johnson A, Murcko A, Castro Thompson A, Merica C, Stephan M. A Culturally Relevant Care Model to Reduce Health Disparities Among Medicaid Recipients. Hisp Health Care Int 2021; 20:10-14. [PMID: 33896260 DOI: 10.1177/15404153211005403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Health disparities among Hispanics are associated with poorer health status across multiple health conditions, greater use of high-acuity services, and lower use of care continuity and preventive services. A new integrated delivery organization (IDO) designed around culturally responsive care aims to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes among the Hispanic community by deploying a multifeatured approach. The IDO combines the universal administration of a culturally sensitive health risk screening tool, the delivery of culturally appropriate medical, behavioral and spiritual health, and creative support of provider practices with training and informational resources, financial incentives, actionable data, technology, and cultural sensitivity training for providers and staff. The IDO further distinguishes its unique approach by partnering with a university informatics program to establish a local learning health care system destined to enrich the evidence base for culturally appropriate interventions that reduce health disparities. Longitudinal research is currently underway that focuses on the impact of culturally motivated interventions on resource utilization, retention, and quality.
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- Andrew Johnson
- Biomedical Informatics Program, College of Health Solutions, 7864Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Biomedical Informatics Program, College of Health Solutions, 7864Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Soni H, Ivanova J, Grando A, Murcko A, Chern D, Dye C, Whitfield MJ. A pilot comparison of medical records sensitivity perspectives of patients with behavioral health conditions and healthcare providers. Health Informatics J 2021; 27:14604582211009925. [PMID: 33878989 DOI: 10.1177/14604582211009925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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This pilot study compares medical record data sensitivity (e.g., depression is sensitive) and categorization perspective (e.g., depression categorized as mental health information) of patients with behavioral health conditions and healthcare providers using a mixed-methods approach employing patient's own EHR. Perspectives of 25 English- and Spanish-speaking patients were compared with providers. Data categorization comparisons resulted in 66.3% agreements, 14.5% partial agreements, and 19.3% disagreements. Sensitivity comparisons obtained 54.5% agreement, 11.9% partial agreement, and 33.6% disagreements. Patients and providers disagreed in classification of genetic data, mental health, drug abuse, and physical health information. Factors influencing patients' sensitivity determination were sensitive category comprehension, own experience, stigma towards category labels (e.g., drug abuse), and perception of information applicability (e.g., alcohol dependency). Knowledge of patients' sensitivity perceptions and reconciliation with providers could expedite the development of granular and personalized consent technology.
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Loera C, Olsen J, So A, Murata J, Murcko A, Rupp MT, Warholak T. Prescriber and pharmacist attitudes toward inclusion of diagnosis or clinical indication on prescription orders. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2021; 61:e284-e288. [PMID: 33558187 DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2020.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pharmacy and medication safety organizations have long recommended that diagnosis or clinical indication be required on medication orders to improve the safety and effectiveness of care. OBJECTIVE To assess attitudes of Arizona prescribers and pharmacists toward the inclusion of the clinical indication or the diagnosis on prescription orders and perceived barriers to its implementation in Arizona. METHODS Data were obtained by questionnaires from pharmacists and primary care prescribers after a continuing pharmacy education presentation on the value of including a clinical indication or a diagnosis on prescription orders. The survey was distributed to licensed pharmacists who attended the Arizona Pharmacy Association's Southwest Clinical Pharmacy Seminar. The survey was distributed to primary care providers with active Arizona licenses who attended the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association Annual Convention and to nurse practitioners after an Arizona Nurse Practitioner Council educational webinar. Prescriber and pharmacist responses were compared using the Mann-Whitney U test. An a priori alpha of 0.05 was used, and in the cases of multiple comparisons, a Bonferroni correction was employed. RESULTS A total of 74 complete questionnaires were submitted by prescribers and 54 by pharmacists. Approximately 71% of the prescribers and 66% of the pharmacists agreed that they would support voluntary inclusion of a diagnosis or a clinical indication on prescription orders (P = 0.81). However, the 2 groups disagreed on whether the inclusion of the diagnosis or clinical indication should be a requirement (44% of prescribers agreed vs. 96% of pharmacists, P < 0.001). Two perceived barriers revealed statistically significant differences, with the prescribers being more concerned about possible insurance rejections than pharmacists (P = 0.005, whereas the pharmacists were more concerned about potential software transmission accuracy than prescribers (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Arizona prescribers and pharmacists in our convenience sample supported the voluntary inclusion of a diagnosis or a clinical indication on prescriptions orders but disagreed as to whether it should be required. Prescribers especially indicated they have a variety of concerns that need to be overcome before they could support a statewide mandate.
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Grando A, Sottara D, Singh R, Murcko A, Soni H, Tang T, Idouraine N, Todd M, Mote M, Chern D, Dye C, Whitfield MJ. Pilot evaluation of sensitive data segmentation technology for privacy. Int J Med Inform 2020; 138:104121. [PMID: 32278288 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2020.104121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Consent2Share (C2S) is an open source software created by the Office of the National Coordinator Data Segmentation for Privacy initiative to support electronic health record (EHR) granular segmentation. To date, there are no published formal evaluations of Consent2Share. METHOD Structured data (e.g. medications) codified using standard clinical terminologies (e.g. RxNorm) was extracted from the EHR of 36 patients with behavioral health conditions from study sites. EHRs were available through a health information exchange and two sites. The EHR data was already classified into data types (e.g. procedures and services). Both Consent2Share and health providers classified EHR data based on value sets (e.g. mental health) and sensitivity (e.g. not sensitive. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square analysis were used to compare differences between data categorizations. RESULTS From the resulting 1,080 medical records items, 584 were distinct. Significant differences were found between sensitivity classifications by Consent2Share and providers (χ2 (2, N = 584) = 114.74, p = <0.0001). Sensitivity comparisons led to 56.0 % of agreements, 31.2 % disagreements, and 12.8 % partial agreements. Most (97.8 %) disagreements resulted from information classified as not sensitive by Consent2Share, but sensitive by provider (e.g. behavioral health prevention education service). In terms of data types, most disagreements (57.1 %) focused on procedures and services information (e.g. ligation of fallopian tube). When considering value sets, most disagreements focused on genetic data (100.0 %), followed by sexual and reproductive health (88.9 %). CONCLUSIONS There is a need to further validate Consent2Share before broad use in health care settings. The outcomes from this pilot study will help guide improvements in segmentation logic of tools like Consent2Share and may set the stage for a new generation of personalized consent engines.
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- Adela Grando
- Biomedical Informatics, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, United States.
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- School of Computing, Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering, Tempe, AZ, United States
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- Biomedical Informatics, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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- Biomedical Informatics, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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- University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, United States
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- Biomedical Informatics, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, AZ, United States
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- College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, United States
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- Health Current, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Partners in Recovery, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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- Partners in Recovery, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Grando A, Ivanova J, Hiestand M, Soni H, Murcko A, Saks M, Kaufman D, Whitfield MJ, Dye C, Chern D, Maupin J. Mental health professional perspectives on health data sharing: Mixed methods study. Health Informatics J 2020; 26:2067-2082. [PMID: 31928295 PMCID: PMC9310560 DOI: 10.1177/1460458219893848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study explores behavioral health professionals’ perceptions of granular data. Semi-structured in-person interviews of 20 health professionals were conducted at two different sites. Qualitative and quantitative analysis was performed. While most health professionals agreed that patients should control who accesses their personal medical record (70%), there are certain types of health information that should never be restricted (65%). Emergent themes, including perceived reasons that patients might share or withhold certain types of health information (65%), care coordination (12%), patient comprehension (11%), stigma (5%), trust (3%), sociocultural understanding (3%), and dissatisfaction with consent processes (1%), are explored. The impact of care role (prescriber or non-prescriber) on data-sharing perception is explored as well. This study informs the discussion on developing technology that helps balance provider and patient data-sharing and access needs.
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Ivanova J, Grando A, Murcko A, Saks M, Whitfield MJ, Dye C, Chern D. Mental health professionals’ perceptions on patients control of data sharing. Health Informatics J 2020; 26:2011-2029. [PMID: 31912744 PMCID: PMC9310561 DOI: 10.1177/1460458219893845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Integrated mental and physical care environments require data sharing, but little is known about health professionals’ perceptions of patient-controlled health data sharing. We describe mental health professionals’ views on patient-controlled data sharing using semi-structured interviews and a mixed-method analysis with thematic coding. Health information rights, specifically those of patients and health care professionals, emerged as a key theme. Behavioral health professionals identified patient motivations for non-sharing sensitive mental health records relating to substance use, emergency treatment, and serious mental illness (94%). We explore conflicts between professional need for timely access to health information and patient desire to withhold some data categories. Health professionals’ views on data sharing are integral to the redesign of health data sharing and informed consent. As well, they seek clarity about the impact of patient-controlled sharing on health professionals’ roles and scope of practice.
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Soni H, Grando A, Murcko A, Diaz S, Mukundan M, Idouraine N, Karway G, Todd M, Chern D, Dye C, Whitfield MJ. State of the art and a mixed-method personalized approach to assess patient perceptions on medical record sharing and sensitivity. J Biomed Inform 2020; 101:103338. [PMID: 31726102 PMCID: PMC6952579 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbi.2019.103338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2019] [Revised: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 11/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Sensitive health information possesses risks, such as stigma and discrimination, when disclosed. Few studies have used a patient's own electronic health records (EHRs) to explore what types of information are considered sensitive andhow such perceptions affect data sharing preferences. After a systematic literature review, we designed and piloted a mixed-method approach that employs an individual's own records to assess content sensitivity and preferences for granular data sharing for care and research. METHODS A systematic literature review of methodologies employed to assess data sharing willingness and perceptions on data sensitivity was conducted. A methodology was designed to organize and categorize sensitive health information from EHRs. Patients were asked permission to access their EHRs, including those available through the state's health information exchange. A semi-structured interview script with closed card sorting was designed and personalized to each participant's own EHRs using 30 items from each patient record. This mixed method combines the quantitative outcomes from the card sorting exercises with themes captured from interview audio recording analysis. RESULTS Eight publications on patients' perspectives on data sharing and sensitivity were found. Based on our systematic review, the proposed method meets a need to use EHRs to systematize the study of data privacy issues. Twenty-five patients with behavioral health conditions, English and Spanish-speaking, were recruited. On average, participants recognized 82.7% of the 30 items from their own EHRs. Participants considered mental health (76.0%), sexual and reproductive health (75.0%) and alcohol use and alcoholism (50.0%) sensitive information. Participants were willing to share information related to other addictions (100.0%), genetic data (95.8%) and general physical health information (90.5%). CONCLUSION The findings indicate diversity in patient views on EHR sensitivity and data sharing preferences and the need for more granular and patient-centered electronic consent mechanisms to accommodate patient needs. More research is needed to validate the generalizability of the proposed methodology.
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- Hiral Soni
- Biomedical Informatics, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, United States
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- Biomedical Informatics, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, United States.
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- Biomedical Informatics, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, United States
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- Kinesiology, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, United States
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- Biomedical Informatics, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, United States
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- Biomedical Informatics, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, United States
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- Biomedical Informatics, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, United States
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- College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, United States
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- Partners in Recovery, Phoenix, United States
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Aliste MP, Grando A, Murcko A, Soni H, Todd M, Mukundan M, Saks M, Horrow C, Sharp R, Dye C, Chern D, Whitfield MJ, Callesen M. Design and Pilot Testing of an English and Spanish Behavioral Health Patient Survey on Data Privacy. Stud Health Technol Inform 2019; 264:1891-1892. [PMID: 31438393 DOI: 10.3233/shti190699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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We piloted a Spanish and English survey on data privacy. Thirty-one Latino behavioral health patients completed the survey in person with a preference for paper (78%) over electronic questionnaire. Dialect variations across Latino countries and the lack of tools to assess reading level in Spanish affected comprehension. Our experience will help others address similar tasks more effectively and encourage inclusion of Latino populations in future research.
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- Marcela P Aliste
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona, USA
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- Biomedical Ethics Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Biomedical Ethics Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Jewish Family and Children's Services, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Soni H, Grando A, Aliste MP, Murcko A, Todd M, Mukundan M, Saks M, Horrow C, Sharp R, Dye C, Chern D, Whitfield MJ, Callesen M. Perceptions and Preferences About Granular Data Sharing and Privacy of Behavioral Health Patients. Stud Health Technol Inform 2019; 264:1361-1365. [PMID: 31438148 DOI: 10.3233/shti190449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Little is known about data sharing preferences for care and research of behavioral health patients. Eighty-six behavioral health patients (n = 37 Latinos; n = 32 with serious mental illness) completed questionnaires, in either English or Spanish, with items assessing their views on privacy and sensitivity of health record information. Most patients (82.5%) considered mental health information as sensitive. In general, there was a direct correspondence between perceived sensitivity of information and willingness to share with all or some providers. A main motivation for sharing data with providers was improving the patient's own care (77.8%). Most participants (96.5%) indicated they would be extremely to somewhat willing to share their data for research with their care facilities and universities. Follow-up patient interviews are being conducted to further elucidate these findings.
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- Hiral Soni
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, US
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, US
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, US
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, US
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- College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, US
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, US
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- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, Phoenix, US
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- Biomedical Ethics Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, US
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- Biomedical Ethics Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, US
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Ponnapalli A, Grando A, Murcko A, Wertheim P. Systematic Literature Review of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs. AMIA Annu Symp Proc 2018; 2018:1478-1487. [PMID: 30815193 PMCID: PMC6371270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Prescription opioid abuse has become a serious national problem. To respond to the opioid epidemic, states have implemented prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) to monitor and reduce opioid abuse. We conducted a systematic literature review to better understand the PDMP impact on reducing opioid abuse, improving prescriber practices, and how EHR integration has impacted PDMP usability. Lessons learned can help guide federal and state-based efforts to better respond to the opioid crisis.
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- Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association, Phoenix, Arizona
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Soni H, Grando A, Murcko A, Bayuk M, Chandrashekar P, Mukundan M, Abrams M, Aliste MP, Hiestand M, Varkey J, Zhou W, Horrow C, Saks M, Sharp R, Whitfield MJ, Callesen M, Dye C, Chern D. Current State of Electronic Consent Processes in Behavioral Health: Outcomes from an Observational Study. AMIA Annu Symp Proc 2018; 2017:1607-1616. [PMID: 29854231 PMCID: PMC5977724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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An integral element of value-based care is care team access to both physical and behavioral health data. Data release processes in both environments are governed by federal and state statutes. The requirements for obtaining consent are complex and often confusing. Little is known about the consent processes and practices in the behavioral health setting, specifically how patients and surrogates engage in the process and their interactions with electronic consent tools. This study analyzes the consent processes from the patient perspective at two community behavioral health clinics. Outcomes include description of the processes using electronic consent, workflows and consenter-provider interactions. Conclusions include need to streamline and standardize consent technologies and improve consenter engagement. This study supports the development of an electronic consent tool, My Data Choices (MDC), funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, that offers individuals with behavioral health conditions more control over their medical records.
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- Hiral Soni
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, Arizona State University, Scottsdale, Arizona
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- Biomedical Ethics Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
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- Biomedical Ethics Research Program, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Jewish Family and Children's Services, Phoenix, Arizona
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Saks MJ, Grando A, Murcko A, Millea C. GRANULAR PATIENT CONTROL OF PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION: FEDERAL AND STATE LAW CONSIDERATIONS. Jurimetrics 2018; 58:411-435. [PMID: 31798215 PMCID: PMC6890413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The advent of electronic medical records and health information exchanges has facilitated the possibility of patients exercising increasingly granular control over sensitive health information. In principle, patients should be able to control which of their health information is made accessible to which of their healthcare providers. To meet this goal, the architects of any system of granular control of patients' health information face a variety of challenges. In addition to technical, ethical, and prudential considerations, the architects of any effective system must also ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements. The extent of a patient's permissible control depends upon whether governing law prohibits providers from disclosing health information to other providers without a patient's authorization, permits providers to disclose to other providers at the provider's discretion, or requires such disclosure. To inform efforts to design a viable system, this article analyzes U.S. federal and state (Arizona) law in regard to the sharing of the following types of sensitive health information: substance abuse, mental health, genetic, communicable diseases, and sexual and reproductive health.
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- Michael J Saks
- Regents Professor in the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and Department of Psychology at Arizona State University, 111 E Taylor Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004,
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- Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Arizona State University, 13212 E. Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85259,
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- Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Arizona State University,
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- Health Policy Attorney, serving as the privacy & compliance officer at Health Current in Arizona;
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Grando MA, Murcko A, Mahankali S, Saks M, Zent M, Chern D, Dye C, Sharp R, Young L, Davis P, Hiestand M, Hassanzadeh N. A Study to Elicit Behavioral Health Patients' and Providers' Opinions on Health Records Consent. J Law Med Ethics 2017; 45:238-259. [PMID: 30976154 PMCID: PMC6455967 DOI: 10.1177/1073110517720653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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A main objective of this study is to assess the opinions of 50 behavioral health patients on selective control over their behavioral and physical health information. We explored patients' preferences regarding current consent models, what health information should be shared for care and research and whether these preferences vary based on the sensitivity of health information and/or the type of provider involved. The other objective of this study was to solicit opinions of 8 behavioral health providers on patient-driven granular control of health information and potential impact on care.Electronic surveys were implemented at an outpatient Behavioral Health facility that provides care for behavioral health patients with non-serious mental illnesses. The Patient Survey included questions regarding patients' demographics and about their concerns and preferences for data sharing for care and research. The Provider Survey included questions about their view on the current consent process and perceptions on barriers and facilitators to implement patient-controlled granular consent models.This novel study provides valuable preliminary data that can help guide future studies to better understand privacy choices of this underrepresented patient group.
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- Maria Adela Grando
- Arizona State University Department of Biomedical Informatics and Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
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- Arizona State University Department of Biomedical Informatics
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- Law and PsychologyArizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
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- Topaz Information Solutions, LLC, Jewish Family and Children's Services Phoenix, and Behavioral Health Information Network of Arizona (BHINAZ)
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- Mayo Clinic Biomedical Ethics Program, the Center for Individualized Medicine Bioethics Program and the Clinical and Translational Research Ethics Program
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- Biomedical Informatics undergraduate student at the Arizona State University
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Villa-Zapata L, Warholak T, Slack M, Malone D, Murcko A, Runger G, Levengood M. Predictive modeling using a nationally representative database to identify patients at risk of developing microalbuminuria. Int Urol Nephrol 2015; 48:249-56. [DOI: 10.1007/s11255-015-1183-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2015] [Accepted: 11/30/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Warholak TL, Murcko A, McKee M, Urbine T. Results of the Arizona Medicaid health information technology pharmacy focus groups. Res Social Adm Pharm 2010; 7:438-43. [PMID: 21272529 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2010.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2010] [Revised: 08/16/2010] [Accepted: 08/16/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND In 2007, a federal Medicaid Transformation Grant was awarded to design, develop, and deploy a statewide Health Information Exchange and Electronic Health Record in Arizona, United States. OBJECTIVE To explore the health information technology needs, knowledge, and expectations of Arizona's health care professionals, moderated focus groups were conducted. This article describes the results of the pharmacist focus groups. METHODS Focus group activities included a brief presentation, completion of a paper-based survey, and group discussion. The methods included solicitation by invitation, participant selection, meeting content, collaterals, focus group execution, recording, analysis, and discerning comparability among groups. RESULTS Pharmacy focus group discussions centered on electronic prescribing, including the anticipated advantages: reducing handwriting interpretation errors, improving formulary compliance, improving communication with prescribers, increasing efficiency, and ensuring data accuracy. Disadvantages included: medication errors, inadequate training and knowledge of software applications, and inflated patient expectations. CONCLUSIONS Pharmacists ranked e-prescribing as the highest priority feature of an electronic health system.
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- Terri L Warholak
- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy-Pulido Center, University of Arizona, 1295 N Martin Ave., PO Box 210202, Tucson, AZ 85721-0202, USA.
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