DNP 805 Topic 8 Discussion 1
For a specific patient population, select one application or a technology
that could effectively increase patient engagement and patient outcomes
for your future practice area or work focus. What elements of this
application or technology are the most valuable to you? How could you
improve this technology?
When thinking about engagement, portals are a good place to start.
That’s because many EHRs already include the functionality, so physicians don’t
need to invest extra money in order to offer this technology. Patients are also
willing to use portals. Ninety-eight percent of patients feel comfortable
For a specific patient population, select one application or a technology
that could effectively increase patient engagement and patient outcomes
for your future practice area or work focus. What elements of this
application or technology are the most valuable to you? How could you
improve this technology?
When thinking about engagement, portals are a good place to start.
That’s because many EHRs already include the functionality, so physicians don’t
need to invest extra money in order to offer this technology. Patients are also
willing to use portals. Ninety-eight percent of patients feel comfortable
