Comparison of Patients With and Without a Mental Health Diagnosis Who Agree/Somewhat Agree With Perception Statements Regarding OpenNotes
| Perception | Mental Health Diagnosis (n = 400) No. (%) | No Mental Health Diagnosis (n = 2,134) No. (%) | P Valueb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | |||
| I do better with taking my medications as prescribed | 236 (74.0) | 1,017 (67.6) | .025 |
| I take better care of myself | 296 (83.6) | 1,471 (81.0) | .24 |
| I feel more in control of my health care | 336 (92.3) | 1,789 (91.3) | .54 |
| I understand my health and medical conditions better | 341 (92.9) | 1,777 (91.7) | .43 |
| I am better prepared for visits | 298 (87.6) | 1,549 (85.0) | .20 |
| I remember the plan for my care better | 346 (94.8) | 1,763 (91.6) | .037 |
| Negative | |||
| I worry more | 30 (8.2) | 104 (5.3) | .029 |
| The notes are more confusing than helpful | 5 (1.4) | 49 (2.5) | .19 |
| I am concerned about my privacy | 152 (41.2) | 746 (38.5) | .32 |
Note: Mental health diagnosis determined by International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) codes from clinic visits during period of note availability. All diagnoses identified before the post survey.
a P value from χ2 statistic.