NFT-EHR Research Study
IRB Approved · American College of Education

Patient Perceptions in NFT-Based EHRs: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study

Travis Wiley, Doctoral Candidate

American College of Education Doctoral Dissertation

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About the Study

Understanding How People Feel About Owning Their Health Records

Today, your medical records are often scattered across hospitals, insurance companies, and clinics — and you have limited control over who sees them. Blockchain technology and digital tokens called NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) could change that, giving individuals verifiable ownership of their own health data.

This study is an American College of Education doctoral dissertation exploring how U.S. adults feel about this idea. Specifically, we want to understand:

  • Ownership: What does it mean to truly "own" your health records stored as a digital token?
  • Trust: How comfortable would you feel with a system that lets you control who can access your medical data — including the ability to grant or revoke access?

You do not need to be a technology expert. We are interested in everyday people's perspectives, impressions, and questions about this emerging concept. Your voice matters in shaping how these systems are designed.

Do You Qualify?

Who Can Participate

You Are Eligible If…

  • You are 18 years of age or older
  • You are a current U.S. resident
  • You have an interest in or awareness of NFTs, blockchain technology, or digital health records
  • You are open to exploring digital health platforms or emerging health technologies
  • You are willing to participate in a short recorded video interview

Who Is Not Eligible

To maintain research rigor, this study excludes individuals whose professional expertise may significantly influence their responses:

  • Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc.)
  • Information technology developers or software engineers
  • Healthcare policymakers or regulators
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What to Expect

Simple, Convenient, Flexible

Participation is entirely virtual — no travel required. We work around your schedule.

1

Express Interest (2–3 minutes)

Fill out the short interest form on this page. This helps the researcher understand your background and assess whether you meet the study criteria. There is no commitment at this stage.

2

Zoom Video Interview (30–45 minutes)

Virtual

If selected, you will participate in a one-on-one Zoom interview with the researcher. The interview is recorded with your consent, and you may stop the recording or end the interview at any time. Questions are open-ended and conversational — there are no right or wrong answers.

30–45 minutes total
Flexible scheduling

Express Interest

Ready to Participate?

Fill out this short form and the researcher will follow up within a few business days. Submitting this form is not a commitment to participate — it simply lets us know you are interested.

By submitting, you consent to being contacted about this research study. Your information will never be sold or shared outside this research.

Contact & IRB Information

Questions Before You Decide?

You are encouraged to ask any questions about the study before deciding to participate. All inquiries are handled with full confidentiality.

Principal Investigator

Travis Wiley

Doctoral Candidate, American College of Education

travis.wiley7388@my.ace.edu812-264-9701

Dissertation Chair

Dr. Margaret Aker

Faculty Dissertation Chair, American College of Education

IRB Approval

This study has been reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the American College of Education.

IRB approval ensures this research meets all ethical standards for human subjects research.