Changes in Caregivers’ Use of the Online Medical Record Pre- and Post-COVID: Analysis of the Health Information National Trends Survey, 2018-2022.

Publication date: Dec 09, 2024

Little is known about online medical record (OMR) use among caregivers, including changes in OMR use through the COVID-19 pandemic. This study compares OMR use among caregivers and non-caregivers before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, identifies reasons for non-use, and examines the association between caregiving status and characteristics with OMR use. Secondary data analysis of the nationally representative Health Information National Trends Survey data from 2018 to 2022 (n = 14,034). Caregivers were more likely to use the OMR post-COVID (51. 8%) compared with pre-COVID (44. 7%). Caregiving was significantly associated with increased likelihood of OMR use post-COVID (odds ratio = 1. 67), but not pre-COVID. The increased use of OMR among caregivers during COVID-19 highlights the potential of OMRs as a support tool for caregivers’ health and well-being. Interventions and policies to improve OMR engagement must address persisting disparities across demographic groups and encourage caregivers’ OMR use to support their role and enhance their personal health management.

Concepts Keywords
Caregivers COVID-19
Covid family caregivers
Increased health communication
Pandemic online medical record

Semantics

Type Source Name
disease MESH COVID-19 pandemic
disease IDO role

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