Impact of a patient-centered, computer-based health information/support system
American Journal of Preventive MedicinePublished 1 January 1999
David H. Gustafson
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While CHESS was in the home, its users reported quality-of-life improvements: active life, negative emotions, cognitive function, social support, and participation in health care; and they reported spending less time during ambulatory care visits, making more phone calls to providers, and experiencing fewer and shorter hospitalizations.
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A computer-based personal health support system can improve a patient's quality of life and promote more efficient use of health care.
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