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. 2022 Jun 23;9(2):e37192. doi: 10.2196/37192

Table 1.

Frequency of categories (N=186).

Sociotechnical domain and category Frequency, n (%)
Hardware and software computing infrastructure

Interoperability 3 (1.6)

Data security and privacy 2 (1.1)

Technical problems 9 (4.8)
Clinical content

Errors and mistakes 4 (2.2)

Language and understanding 14 (7.5)

Documentation quality 3 (1.6)
Human-computer interface

Structure and navigation of the patient portal 22 (11.8)

Log-in difficulties 6 (3.2)

Mobile access 5 (2.7)

Easy to use 3 (1.6)

Specific usability issues 7 (3.8)
People

Personal preferences 3 (1.6)

Digital divide 6 (3.2)
Workflow and communication

Collaboration and communication support 8 (4.3)

Visualize workflow 2 (1.1)
Internal organizational policies, procedures, and culture

Regional access limitations 78 (41.9)

Technical support 2 (1.1)
External rules, regulations, and pressures

Repeat consent 7 (3.8)

Adolescent and parental access 2 (1.1)

Sealed records 2 (1.1)