2024 Data Tables

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Q2: Calculated age Download
Q3: In which province/territory do you reside? Download
Q4: Which of the following best describes the community you live in? Download
Q5A: What sex was assigned to you at birth? Download
Q5B: How would you describe your gender identity? Download
Q6: Which of the following type(s) of health insurance coverage do you currently have? Download
Q7: Do you have any chronic conditions/illnesses diagnosed by a health professional (e.g., Cancer, Chronic pain, Diabetes, ADHD, Obesity, Substance abuse or dependence, Physical or sensory disabilities)? Download
Q8: Do you have a regular health care provider? By this, we mean a primary health professional that you can consult with when you need care or advice for your health. Download
Q9_A1: You had health visits/encounters with a regular health provider or place of care (e.g., family physician, nurse practitioner, or family health teams/health centre/walk-in clinic) - In the PAST 12 MONTHS, please estimate how many times you have done each of the following... Download
Q9_A2: You had health visits/encounters with a specialist physician who is not your regular care provider (e.g., rheumatologist, cardiologist, dermatologist, oncologist, neurologist) - In the PAST 12 MONTHS, please estimate how many times you have done each of the following... Download
Q9_A3: You had health visits/encounters to an emergency room or urgent care centre - In the PAST 12 MONTHS, please estimate how many times you have done each of the following... Download
Q9_A4: You received home care visits/encounters - In the PAST 12 MONTHS, please estimate how many times you have done each of the following... Download
Q9_A5: You were given a prescription - In the PAST 12 MONTHS, please estimate how many times you have done each of the following... Download
Q9_A6: You completed diagnostic tests (e.g., bloodwork, x-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs) - In the PAST 12 MONTHS, please estimate how many times you have done each of the following... Download
Q9sum: In the PAST 12 MONTHS, please estimate how many times you have done each of the following... (Summary - Any) Download
Q10_A1: The timeliness (i.e., ability to get services you needed in a timely manner) of access to general health care services (e.g., family physician, nurse practitioner, family health team) that you received in the past 12 months. - Please indicate your overall level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your health care experience. Download
Q10_A2: The timeliness of access to specialized health care services (e.g., care from a specialist physician) that you received in the past 12 months. - Please indicate your overall level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your health care experience. Download
Q10_A3: The ability to access to health care services that are located close to where you live. - Please indicate your overall level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your health care experience. Download
Q10_A4: The communication that you had with your health care providers in the past 12 months. - Please indicate your overall level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your health care experience. Download
Q10_A5: The quality of health care that you received in the past 12 months. - Please indicate your overall level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your health care experience. Download
Q10_A6: The current state of access and sharing of your health information among your healthcare providers from different care settings in the past 12 months. - Please indicate your overall level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your health care experience. Download
Q10_A7: The coordination of the care delivered to you across healthcare providers in the past 12 months. - Please indicate your overall level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your health care experience. Download
Q10_A8: The use of innovative technologies for accessing, communicating, and sharing of your health information across your healthcare providers in the past 12 months. - Please indicate your overall level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your health care experience. Download
Q10sum1: Please indicate your overall level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your health care experience. (Summary - Satisfied) Download
Q11: In general, would you say your health (i.e. perceived health status) is Download
Q12: In the past 12 months, was there a time when you had to wait for diagnostic test results (e.g., bloodwork, x-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs) longer than you thought reasonable? Download
Q13: In the past 12 months, when getting care for a medical problem, was there a time when you had to redo a diagnostic test (e.g., bloodwork, x-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs) because the earlier test results were not available? Download
Q14: Do you have access to fast and reliable internet? Download
Q15_A1: Make and/ or reschedule an appointment with your regular health care provider or place of care electronically (e.g., on a secure website or mobile application). - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A2: Generate a point-in-time summary of your health information online (i.e., patient summary which typically includes essential medical history, current medications, allergies, recent treatments). - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A3: View an electronic version of your referral to a specialist from your regular health care provider - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A4: Have a visit with your health care provider by videoconference (similar to a Zoom or Skype call - through a web-based or smart phone application). - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A5: Consult with your health care provider about a specific health issue or concern without having to phone or visit the office / clinic – either by e-mail or electronic text-SMS message or online chat/secure portal. - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A6: Have a telephone consultation with a healthcare provider. - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A7: Take part in a remote patient monitoring/telehomecare program using a device to manage a chronic health condition from your home and electronically transmit the results to your healthcare provider to monitor progress. - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A8: Have a prescription sent electronically directly to your pharmacy without receiving a paper prescription. - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A9: Access online tools or resources (e.g., websites, mobile applications (apps), telephone services, virtual services) to support your mental health/ wellness or substance use. - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A10: Use mobile apps related to health and wellness (e.g. monitoring your weight, your dietary habits, the quality of your sleep, your mood, your physical activity, your blood pressure, and your blood sugar level etc.) on your tablet or smartphone. - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A11: Use wearable devices or mobile devices (e.g., smart watches, activity trackers etc.) for tracking your health. - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A12: Receive electronic reminders of an upcoming appointment with a health care provider - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A13: Receive electronic confirmation of a referral appointment with a specialist physician made by your primary care provider. - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A14: Consult the Internet to answer questions about your health and medical condition(s) - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15_A15: Consult with an artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbot for healthcare concern(s) - Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q15sum1: Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? (Summary - Yes) Download
Q15sum2: Are you interested in having access to the following digitally enabled health services in the future, whether you currently have access or not? (Summary - No) Download
Q16_A1: Make and/ or reschedule an appointment with your regular health care provider or place of care electronically (e.g., on a secure website or mobile application). - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A2: Generate a point-in-time summary of your health information online (i.e., patient summary which typically includes essential medical history, current medications, allergies, recent treatments). - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A3: View an electronic version of your referral to a specialist from your regular health care provider - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A4: Have a visit with your health care provider by videoconference (similar to a Zoom or Skype call - through a web-based or smart phone application). - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A5: Consult with your health care provider about a specific health issue or concern without having to phone or visit the office / clinic – either by e-mail or electronic text-SMS message or online chat/secure portal. - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A6: Have a telephone consultation with a healthcare provider. - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A7: Take part in a remote patient monitoring/telehomecare program using a device to manage a chronic health condition from your home and electronically transmit the results to your healthcare provider to monitor progress. - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A8: Have a prescription sent electronically directly to your pharmacy without receiving a paper prescription. - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A9: Access online tools or resources (e.g., websites, mobile applications (apps), telephone services, virtual services) to support your mental health/ wellness or substance use. - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A10: Use mobile apps related to health and wellness (e.g. monitoring your weight, your dietary habits, the quality of your sleep, your mood, your physical activity, your blood pressure, and your blood sugar level etc.) on your tablet or smartphone. - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A11: Use wearable devices or mobile devices (e.g., smart watches, activity trackers etc.) for tracking your health. - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A12: Receive electronic reminders of an upcoming appointment with a health care provider - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A13: Receive electronic confirmation of a referral appointment with a specialist physician made by your primary care provider. - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A14: Consult the Internet to answer questions about your health and medical condition(s) - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16_A15: Consult with an artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbot for healthcare concern(s) - Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? Download
Q16sum1: Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? (Summary - Yes) Download
Q16sum2: Have you ever accessed the following digitally enabled health services at anytime in the past? (Summary - No) Download
Q15_A1/Q16_A1: Make and/ or reschedule an appointment with your regular health care provider or place of care electronically (e.g., on a secure website or mobile application). - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A2/Q16_A2: Generate a point-in-time summary of your health information online (i.e., patient summary which typically includes essential medical history, current medications, allergies, recent treatments). - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A3/Q16_A3: View an electronic version of your referral to a specialist from your regular health care provider - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A4/Q16_A4: Have a visit with your health care provider by videoconference (similar to a Zoom or Skype call - through a web-based or smart phone application). - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A5/Q16_A5: Consult with your health care provider about a specific health issue or concern without having to phone or visit the office / clinic – either by e-mail or electronic text-SMS message or online chat/secure portal. - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A6/Q16_A6: Have a telephone consultation with a healthcare provider. - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A7/Q16_A7: Take part in a remote patient monitoring/telehomecare program using a device to manage a chronic health condition from your home and electronically transmit the results to your healthcare provider to monitor progress. - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A8/Q16_A8: Have a prescription sent electronically directly to your pharmacy without receiving a paper prescription. - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A9/Q16_A9: Access online tools or resources (e.g., websites, mobile applications (apps), telephone services, virtual services) to support your mental health/ wellness or substance use. - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A10/Q16_A10: Use mobile apps related to health and wellness (e.g. monitoring your weight, your dietary habits, the quality of your sleep, your mood, your physical activity, your blood pressure, and your blood sugar level etc.) on your tablet or smartphone. - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A11/Q16_A11: Use wearable devices or mobile devices (e.g., smart watches, activity trackers etc.) for tracking your health. - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A12/Q16_A12: Receive electronic reminders of an upcoming appointment with a health care provider - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A13/Q16_A13: Receive electronic confirmation of a referral appointment with a specialist physician made by your primary care provider. - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A14/Q16_A14: Consult the Internet to answer questions about your health and medical condition(s) - Unmet Demand Download
Q15_A15/Q16_A15: Consult with an artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbot for healthcare concern(s) - Unmet Demand Download
Q17_A1: Make and/ or reschedule an appointment with your regular health care provider or place of care electronically (e.g., on a secure website or mobile application). - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A2: Generate a point-in-time summary of your health information online (i.e., patient summary which typically includes essential medical history, current medications, allergies, recent treatments). - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A3: View an electronic version of your referral to a specialist from your regular health care provider - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A4: Have a visit with your health care provider by videoconference (similar to a Zoom or Skype call - through a web-based or smart phone application). - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A5: Consult with your health care provider about a specific health issue or concern without having to phone or visit the office / clinic – either by e-mail or electronic text-SMS message or online chat/secure portal. - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A6: Have a telephone consultation with a healthcare provider. - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A7: Take part in a remote patient monitoring/telehomecare program using a device to manage a chronic health condition from your home and electronically transmit the results to your healthcare provider to monitor progress. - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A8: Have a prescription sent electronically directly to your pharmacy without receiving a paper prescription. - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A9: Access online tools or resources (e.g., websites, mobile applications (apps), telephone services, virtual services) to support your mental health/ wellness or substance use. - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A10: Use mobile apps related to health and wellness (e.g. monitoring your weight, your dietary habits, the quality of your sleep, your mood, your physical activity, your blood pressure, and your blood sugar level etc.) on your tablet or smartphone. - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A11: Use wearable devices or mobile devices (e.g., smart watches, activity trackers etc.) for tracking your health. - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A12: Receive electronic reminders of an upcoming appointment with a health care provider - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A13: Receive electronic confirmation of a referral appointment with a specialist physician made by your primary care provider. - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A14: Consult the Internet to answer questions about your health and medical condition(s) - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17_A15: Consult with an artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbot for healthcare concern(s) - And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? Download
Q17sum1: And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? (Summary - Yes) Download
Q17sum2: And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? (Summary - No) Download
Q17sum3: And did you use the following service(s) in the last 12 months? (Summary - Did not want to or did not need access) Download
Q18: Have you shared health data from your electronic wearable device(s) with your health care provider to inform your care? Download
Q19: Have you shared health data from your point-in-time summary of your health information online (i.e. patient summary) with any of the following people? Download
Q20_A1: I know how to find helpful health resources on the Internet. - Please indicate your opinion about your experience using the Internet for seeking health information. For each statement, which response best reflects your opinion and experience right now. Download
Q20_A2: I know how to use the Internet to answer my health questions. - Please indicate your opinion about your experience using the Internet for seeking health information. For each statement, which response best reflects your opinion and experience right now. Download
Q20_A3: I know what health resources are available on the Internet. - Please indicate your opinion about your experience using the Internet for seeking health information. For each statement, which response best reflects your opinion and experience right now. Download
Q20_A4: I know where to find helpful health resources on the Internet. - Please indicate your opinion about your experience using the Internet for seeking health information. For each statement, which response best reflects your opinion and experience right now. Download
Q20_A5: I know how to use the health information I find on the Internet to help me. - Please indicate your opinion about your experience using the Internet for seeking health information. For each statement, which response best reflects your opinion and experience right now. Download
Q20_A6: I have the skills I need to evaluate the health resources I find on the Internet. - Please indicate your opinion about your experience using the Internet for seeking health information. For each statement, which response best reflects your opinion and experience right now. Download
Q20_A7: I can tell high quality from low quality health resources on the Internet. - Please indicate your opinion about your experience using the Internet for seeking health information. For each statement, which response best reflects your opinion and experience right now. Download
Q20_A8: I feel confident in using information from the Internet to make health decisions. - Please indicate your opinion about your experience using the Internet for seeking health information. For each statement, which response best reflects your opinion and experience right now. Download
Q20: Please indicate your opinion about your experience using the Internet for seeking health information. For each statement, which response best reflects your opinion and experience right now. Mean Download
Q20sum1: Please indicate your opinion about your experience using the Internet for seeking health information. For each statement, which response best reflects your opinion and experience right now. (Summary - Agree) Download
Q20sum2: Please indicate your opinion about your experience using the Internet for seeking health information. For each statement, which response best reflects your opinion and experience right now. (Summary - Disagree) Download
Q21: Are you interested in having access to your own health records electronically, whether you currently have access or not? Download
Q22: Have you ever accessed your own health records electronically at anytime in the past? Download
Q23: Did you access your own health records electronically in the last 12 months? Download
Q23: Did you access your own health records electronically in the last 12 months? Download
Q24: What specific health information do you view in your own health records electronically? Download
Q25: Where do you access your personal health information electronically? Download
Q26_A1: The patient portal/website where I access my personal health information/records/results is easy to use. - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26_A2: Overall, I am satisfied with the patient portal/website where I can access my personal health information/records/results. - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26_A3: I feel more informed about my health as a result of accessing my personal health information/records/results online. - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26_A4: I can better manage my health because I can access my personal health information/ records/results online. - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26_A5: The patient portal/website helps me share my personal health information/records/results with my health care providers to help support my care. - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26_A6: I can easily access my personal health information/records/results electronically whenever I need it. - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26_A7: The portal/website where I access my personal health information/records/results provides an accurate and complete representation of my health profile. - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26_A8: The portal/website where I access my personal health information/records/results is credible. - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26_A9: The information in the portal/website where I access my personal health information/records/results is updated in a timely manner. - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26_A10: Having access to my personal health information/records/results increases my involvement in the decision-making about my health condition(s). - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26_A11: I am likely to recommend the patient portal/website to a family member, friend, or colleague to use. - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26_A12: My personal health information/health records/results online lack useful information or data. - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26_A13: My personal health information/health records/results online contains out of date information or data. - Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. Download
Q26sum1: Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. (Summary - Agree)' Download
Q26sum2: Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements about the patient portal where you most frequently accessed your personal health information/health records/results electronically. (Summary - Disagree)' Download
Q27: What barriers, if any, have prevented you from accessing your personal health information online? Download
Q28_A1: I am knowledgeable about what artificial intelligence (AI) does. - Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. Download
Q28_A2: I am knowledgeable about how AI is used in health care. - Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. Download
Q28_A3: I am comfortable with AI being used in health care. - Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. Download
Q28_A4: I trust AI to be unbiased when used in health care. - Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. Download
Q28_A5: Scientists can use my health data for AI research as long as it is de-identified (i.e., personal information such as name, date of birth has been removed). - Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. Download
Q28_A6: The use of AI by health care providers improves my confidence in my disease diagnosis. - Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. Download
Q28_A7: I have privacy concerns regarding AI use in health care. - Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. Download
Q28sum1: Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. (Summary - Agree) Download
Q28sum2: Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. (Summary - Disagree) Download
Q29: Were you aware that some healthcare providers in Canada use AI-powered tools (voice recognition software) for documentation and medical record-keeping? Download
Q30: Have you ever been informed that your health care provider is using AI voice recognition software/tools during your care? Download
Q30: Have you ever been informed that your health care provider is using AI voice recognition software/tools during your care? Download
Q31: If you have been asked to give consent for the use of AI tools in your health care, how are you typically informed about it? Download
Q32: Do you feel comfortable with healthcare providers using AI voice recognition tools to assist with medical documentation? Download
Q33: Do you trust that AI voice recognition tools can accurately document your health encounter exchange with your healthcare provider and your relevant health information? Download
Q34: Do you think the use of AI voice recognition tools can enhance the interaction between you and your healthcare provider(s) (e.g., by allowing more time for discussion)? Download
Q35: Do you feel your healthcare provider(s) spends more time focusing on you during consultations when AI voice recognition tools are used? Download
Q36_A1: I felt heard and cared for during the encounter. - How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements when it comes to your most recent health care visit / encounter in which the healthcare provider(s) used AI voice recognition tools to assist with medical documentation? Download
Q36_A2: I felt my health care concern(s) was addressed during the encounter. - How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements when it comes to your most recent health care visit / encounter in which the healthcare provider(s) used AI voice recognition tools to assist with medical documentation? Download
Q36sum1: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements when it comes to your most recent health care visit / encounter in which the healthcare provider(s) used AI voice recognition tools to assist with medical documentation? (Summary - Agree) Download
Q36sum2: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements when it comes to your most recent health care visit / encounter in which the healthcare provider(s) used AI voice recognition tools to assist with medical documentation? (Summary - Disagree) Download
Q37: If you are given the choice, would you like AI voice recognition to be used in future encounters with your healthcare provider(s)? Download
Q38: Please indicate your annual household income (combined income with people living in your household) before taxes in the past year. Download
Q39: How many children under the age of 18 live in your household? Download
Q40: What is your current immigration status in Canada? Download
Q41: How long have you lived in Canada? Download
Q41: How long have you lived in Canada? Download
Q42: Are you First Nations, Métis, or Inuk (Inuit)? Download
Q43: Do you identify as a member of a visible ethnic minority in Canada? Download
Q44: Which language do you speak most often at home? Download
Q45: In which language do you MOST FREQUENTLY access personal health information online? Download
Q46: What is the highest level of education you have obtained? Include qualifications obtained in Canada or outside Canada. Download
Q47: What is your current employment status? Download