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AUTHOR
Beate Fundingsland Skaraas
Faktorer som kan påvirke pasienters intensjon om å bruke en digital løsning for postoperativ oppfølging : En kvalitativ studie blant pasienter som har gjennomgått elektiv kirurgi ved et sykehus i helse sør-øst
Master's thesis in Health informatics (HSI500) Background: Increasing volume of day surgery and a paradigm shift in patient care, has led to increased involvement of patients in the course of treatment, which requires good information, and good communication between the patient and health professionals. National health policy guidelines are suggesting that Internet-based services may be a key element to meet this need. For patients to use e-health solutions though, there must be an intention of use. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore what factors patients believe may affect their intention to use a service for digital post-operative follow-up after elective surgery. Sample and method…
<p>Testing Measurement Properties of the Norwegian Version of Electronic Health Literacy Scale (eHEALS) in a Group of Day Surgery Patients</p>
Background and aim In order to assess patients' ability to search, understand, and benefit from Internet-based information, several screening tools have been developed. One of these tools, which has been widely used, is the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS). The aim of this study was to examine the measurement properties of the Norwegian version of the eHEALS, as it was used in a group of patients undergoing day surgery. Methods A cross-sectional survey study was conducted among 119 patients scheduled for day surgical treatment in a Norwegian hospital. The questionnaire included the screening tool eHEALS, which contains 8 items for assessing a person's information awareness skills, informatio…
Testing Measurement Properties of the Norwegian Version of Electronic Health Literacy Scale (eHEALS) in a Group of Day Surgery Patients
Jan Gunnar Dale, 1 Alexander L&uuml;thi, 2 Beate Fundingsland Skaraas, 3 Trude Rundereim, 4 Bj&oslash;rg Dale 5 1University of Agder, Institute of Health and Nursing Science, Grimstad NO-4898, Norway; 2Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Postoperative Unit, Oslo NO-0440, Norway; 3Municipality of H&aring;, Health and Social Services, N&aelig;rb&oslash; NO-4365, Norway; 4Municipality of Kinn, M&aring;l&oslash;y NO-6701, Norway; 5Centre for Care Research, Southern Norway, University of Agder, Grimstad NO-4898, NorwayCorrespondence: Jan Gunnar DaleUniversity of Agder, Institute of Health and Nursing Science, Post Box 509, Grimstad NO-4898, NorwayTel +47 37 23 37 31Email j…