title: Solutions for patient activation will yield the greatest benefit.
abstract: In the context of fiscal scarcity and abundant consumer health technologies, robust choices must be made. In this article, the authors assert that technologies that will yield the greatest return on investment for patients, providers and health system payers should be prioritized. They present three technology solutions that enable high-needs patients and their advocates to actively participate in their care: an audiovisual record of patient-education that can be accessed and shared post-consultation to improve retention; patient-friendly care plans that enable more active participation in shared decision-making; and personal health coaching to foster sustainable behaviour change.
authors.affiliation: Principle Strategy Analyst, Health & Wellness Solutions, NexJ Systems Inc.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cruickshank
authors.affiliation: Chief Executive Officer, NexJ Systems Inc.
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Tatham
mesh_terms: D020811:Biomedical Technology / Q000639:trends*; D054626:Consumer Health Information / Q000639:trends*; D057286:Electronic Health Records / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D033283:Patient Access to Records / Q000639:trends*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000639:trends*; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000639:trends*