Unsupervised ensemble ranking of terms in electronic health record notes based on their importance to patients.
Journal:
Journal of biomedical informatics
Published Date:
Apr 1, 2017
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Allowing patients to access their own electronic health record (EHR) notes through online patient portals has the potential to improve patient-centered care. However, EHR notes contain abundant medical jargon that can be difficult for patients to comprehend. One way to help patients is to reduce information overload and help them focus on medical terms that matter most to them. Targeted education can then be developed to improve patient EHR comprehension and the quality of care.