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Table 1 Conversion factors affecting the use of open notes

From: Determining implementation issues of open notes in primary care: a focus group study

 

Both PC staff and patient perspective

PC staff perspective only

Patient perspective only

Personal

• Sense of urgency

• Familiarity with portal, online or via app

• Enthusiasm

• Digital skills

 

• Health literacy*

Social

• Support by PC staff

• Patients’ needs and skills*

• Professional guidelines

 

Environmental

• User-friendliness of portal or app

• Regional and national support

• Legislation and regulation

• Financial compensation

 
  1. *Partially comparable issue from a different perspective