Table 2.

The value of patient-generated photos and videos (N=110 articles).^a

Value	Description	Articles, n (%)	Photos, n (%)	Videos, n (%)
Functional	Support health outcomes through diagnosis, explanation, treatment, therapy, and health promotion	59 (53.6)	54 (49.1)	7 (6.4)
Self-determination	Empower patient through knowledge, form a personal narrative, and share experiences	39 (35.5)	28 (25.5)	12 (10.9)
Social	Share experience and support with peers, family members, and web-based community members	33 (30)	22 (20)	12 (10.9)
Emotional	Express, understand, and regulate emotions; capture significant moments for therapy	21 (19.1)	18 (16.4)	5 (4.5)
Efficiency	Eliminate unnecessary appointments; replace paper diaries and forms with photographic records	19 (17.3)	19 (17.3)	1 (0.9)
Transactional	Enrich transactions through increased patient engagement and by providing health professionals with a more holistic view of their patients	18 (16.4)	14 (12.7)	6 (5.5)

^aSeveral articles reported results on multiple values or on photos and videos.