Reading between the numbers: the potential of patient narrative.
The prevalence of online sharing of an illness experience suggests that some patients find real value in narrative. Set in the presence of evolving personal health records, a new venue for the therapeutic relationship is emerging, creating an opportune moment for nursing to influence the structure of this new model of care.
Johnson
Kathy A
KA
University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI, USA. kajohnson25@wisc.edu
Brennan
Patricia Flatley
PF
D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D033262:Narration; D009732:Nursing Care