The September survey, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix, involved 2,006 U.S. adults. Of those surveyed, 1,215 had been a patient in the last three months.
Six findings:
1. Eighty-six percent of respondents said they feel the more information they can provide about their condition, the better treatment they’ll receive from their healthcare professional.
2. Seventy-five percent of respondents said they research their condition before a hospital visit.
3. Fifty-nine percent of respondents said new technology and self-diagnosing tools such as wearables, websites and online chats have made them feel more empowered about their personal health.
4. Thirty-seven percent of respondents said they often feel they are more knowledgeable than their healthcare professionals.
5. Sixty-one percent of respondents said they communicate/interact through an online patient/healthcare provider portal.
6. Half of respondents said they use a wearable fitness tracker.
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