Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Personal Health Records to Enhance Mental Healthcare Transparency

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10.2991/978-2-38476-571-3_21How to use a DOI?

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Personal Health Record; Psychiatric Patient; Benefits; Challenges; Narrative Review

Abstract

This study aims to synthesize the reported benefits and challenges of PHR implementation for patients with mental disorders, conducted through a Narrative Review approach. The relevant literature was retrieved from three major electronic databases: Scopus, ScienceDirect, and PubMed. The inclusion criteria for this study were scientific articles, published specifically between 2021 and 2025, full-text access, and relevance to the topic. A total of 923 articles were initially retrieved, and then narrowed down to 6 articles were selected for descriptive analysis. The systematized analysis revealed a variety of research methods: 3 quantitative (Randomized Controlled Trial, Cross Sectional Survey), 2 qualitative (Delphi Study, interview study), dan 1 mixed method. The substantial benefits of PHR include enhancing patient awareness towards their clinical condition, strengthening motivation for rehabilitation, improving transparency, encouraging active participation in treatment, and delivering therapeutic function via open notes. PHRs also reinforce the bond between patients and healthcare staff, offers expert advice, and expand the patients opportunities for personal reflection beyond the scheduled session. However, the implementation challenges identified are limited ownership of digital devices; poor long-term engagement; potential added burden on health staff; data security and privacy issues; the frequent use of stigmatizing medical terminology; and the necessity for stronger regulation and staff training. Thus, PHR has the potential to be vital instrument for mental disorder patient empowerment and quality service improvement. However, its effective implementation requires comprehensive and systemic supports, regulations, and strategies to overcome both technical and ethical barriers.

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AU  - Harjanti Harjanti
AU  - Kusnandar Kusnandar
AU  - Drajat Tri Kartono
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/06
TI  - Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Personal Health Records to Enhance Mental Healthcare Transparency
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Studies 2025 (ICOMSI 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 255
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SN  - 2352-5398
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