SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-Ehealth Literacy and Self-Management Among Patients With Asthma or Copd

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This cross-sectional study examined whether eHealth literacy (eHL) is linked to willingness to use digital self-management tools and confidence in managing COPD or asthma among adult inpatients. Using survey data collected from 2018–2023 at the University of Chicago Medicine, researchers assessed technology access and use, self-management behaviors, self-efficacy, and eHL using the validated eHEALS scale.<br /><br />Among 603 participants overall, 163 had COPD or asthma. This subgroup was more likely to be Black and female than participants without these conditions, but age, education, and average eHL were similar. Most participants said they searched for health information online and were interested in using technology for disease self-management. Among those with COPD/asthma, 65% felt their condition was well managed at home.<br /><br />Higher eHL and smartphone ownership were significantly associated with greater willingness to use eHealth interventions such as health apps and video clips for self-management. In multivariable models, the strongest predictors of higher eHL were being able to use video without assistance and feeling comfortable using technology to manage chronic disease. Self-efficacy in managing COPD/asthma at home was also associated with eHL, knowledge of internet resources, and confidence using the internet for health decisions.<br /><br />The study suggests that eHealth interventions for chronic disease should account for both digital access and eHealth literacy. Assessing these factors may help identify patients who are most likely to benefit from digital self-management resources and improve intervention design for people with asthma or COPD.

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Jessica Cheng

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Author List David O. Meltzer, Hanna Vollbrecht, Jessica Cheng, Valerie G. Press, Vineet Arora

Category Research

Concept eHealth Literacy

Concept Chronic Disease Self-Management

Concept Technology Ownership

Concept Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Concept Asthma

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

Presenting Author Jessica Cheng

Track Technology in Hospital Medicine

Keywords

eHealth literacy

COPD

asthma

digital self-management

health apps

smartphone ownership

self-efficacy

internet health information

adult inpatients

chronic disease management

eHealth Literacy

Chronic Disease Self-Management

Technology Ownership

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Asthma