Perceptions of chronically ill and healthy consumers about electronic personal health records: a comparative empirical investigation

OBJECTIVE: To develop a model of consumer perceptions of electronic personal health records (PHRs) and validate it in a comparative study between consumers who report having a chronic illness and those who report being well. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A model of PHR use motivators and barriers was built and tested through a national survey across Canada. Data were collected from 800 individuals, 18 years or older. Half reported having a chronic …