A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Electronic health services for cardiac patients: a salutogenic approach.
Authors: Janne Lahtiranta, Jani Koskinen
Publisher: Suomen Telelääketieteen ja eHealth seura (STeHS), Sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon tietojenkäsittely-yhdistys (STTY)
Publication year: 2013
Journal: Finnish Journal of eHealth and eWelfare
Volume: 5
Issue: 2-3
First page : 86
Last page: 93
Number of pages: 8
Abstract
Patient-centricity is a name given to the on-going transformation in health care delivery. The term is
widely used and it has been given different interpretations in relation to the context of its use. These
interpretations emphasize aspects such as empowerment, seamless chain of care, and even
responsibility; how it is divided amongst the service provider and the patient. Regardless of the
interpretation and the context of use, one thing is constant; a genuine desire to support the patient’s
health related endeavours in a field that is fragmented and becoming increasingly technology-
oriented. In order to support the patient in this field, a comprehensive approach to health is needed
to capture nuances of everyday life outside singular health related transactions (such as
appointments, laboratory visits, etc.) and technology. This article looks into some well-established
theories used in depicting such a comprehensive view to health and well-being, and conceptualizes
their applicability to real-world electronic health services. The article reports preliminary results in
the form of proposed new functions, ideas on the applicability of the theories and describes the
outline of the iterative development process. The findings of this article base on development of
electronic health services for cardiac patients performed in an on-going project, which is executed
during 2011–2013.
Patient-centricity is a name given to the on-going transformation in health care delivery. The term is
widely used and it has been given different interpretations in relation to the context of its use. These
interpretations emphasize aspects such as empowerment, seamless chain of care, and even
responsibility; how it is divided amongst the service provider and the patient. Regardless of the
interpretation and the context of use, one thing is constant; a genuine desire to support the patient’s
health related endeavours in a field that is fragmented and becoming increasingly technology-
oriented. In order to support the patient in this field, a comprehensive approach to health is needed
to capture nuances of everyday life outside singular health related transactions (such as
appointments, laboratory visits, etc.) and technology. This article looks into some well-established
theories used in depicting such a comprehensive view to health and well-being, and conceptualizes
their applicability to real-world electronic health services. The article reports preliminary results in
the form of proposed new functions, ideas on the applicability of the theories and describes the
outline of the iterative development process. The findings of this article base on development of
electronic health services for cardiac patients performed in an on-going project, which is executed
during 2011–2013.
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