US doctors support self-monitoring patients

pharmafile | April 24, 2013 | News story | Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing Manhattan research, doctors, taking the pulse 

A new survey of US doctors has found that most have patients who are measuring their health data themselves, and are sharing this data with their doctor.

Manhattan Research’s Taking the Pulse US found that 70% of US doctors report that at least one of their patients is sharing health measurement data with them, according to the new survey.

However, most patients still rely on low-tech methods of recording their health data. The most common forms used by patients are handwriting the data or giving the doctor a printout of their information.

The study involved 2,950 US practicing physicians online in Q1 2013 across more than 25 specialities.

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The poll also found that US physicians’ attitudes toward patients tracking their data are positive. Nearly three-quarters of physicians agree that self-tracking leads to better patient outcomes.

“Self-tracking is already a part of the care paradigm and its prevalence is going to accelerate rapidly as digital connection, payment reform, and outcome-focused delivery make advances,” said James Avallone, director of Physician Research at Manhattan Research.

“We are seeing physician attitudes toward self-tracking aligning with policy, which is encouraging for all stakeholders involved.” 

Taking the Pulse U.S. is Manhattan Research’s annual market research study and syndicated advisory service focused on how US physicians use the internet, digital media, mobile devices and other technologies for professional purposes and patient interaction.

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