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Vollrath S, Theis S, Kolokythas A, Janka H, Schleich S, Moreth J, Kiesel L, Stute P. Self-management eHealth solutions for menopause - a systematic scoping review. Climacteric 2024; 27:255-268. [PMID: 38685754 DOI: 10.1080/13697137.2024.2334035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this scoping review was to highlight the current scientific evidence on eHealth-based information tools for menopause in terms of quality, requirements and previous intervention outcomes. METHODS We systematically searched electronic databases (Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Global Health Database [Ovid], Web of Science, ClinicalTrials.gov [NLM], LIVIVO Search Portal [ZB MED] and Google Scholar) from 1974 to March 2022 for relevant records. RESULTS Our search yielded 1773 records, of which 28 met our inclusion criteria. Thirteen of 28 selected studies were cross-sectional with qualitative content analysis of websites about menopause; 9 studies were cohort studies examining the impact of an eHealth intervention; two studies were randomized controlled trials comparing eHealth tools with conventional ones; and four studies were non-systematic literature reviews. CONCLUSION This scoping review highlights the potential of eHealth-based information tools for the management of menopause and shows that most eHealth-based information tools are inadequate in terms of readability and the balanced view on information. Providers of eHealth-based information tools should pay attention to a participatory design, readability, balance of content and the use of multimedia tools for information delivery to improve understanding.
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- Sabrina Vollrath
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Medical Library, University Library Bern, University of Bern, Switzerland
- Cochrane Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders Group, Institute of General Practice (ifam), Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Linn AJ, van Weert JCM, Bylund CL. Are They Important? Patients' Communication Barriers to Discussing Online Health Information During Consultations. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2024; 39:945-950. [PMID: 37072688 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2023.2197311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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A minority of the patients who search for online health information report discussing or having an intention to discuss this information with their healthcare provider. Not discussing online health information inhibits the provision of patient-centered care and limits the healthcare provider's possibility to tackle misinformation. Within the confines of the linguistic model of patient participation, we first provide an overview of barriers to discussing online health information during consultations. Second, we pinpoint which of these barriers indicate a need for improvement. Participants from the Netherlands (N = 300) completed a survey that measured the communication barriers (N = 15) as identified based on previous literature and interviews. Using the QUality Of Care Through the patient's Eyes (QUOTE) approach, we measured the extent to which a specific factor was a barrier ("importance") and assessed whether the barrier would withhold patients from discussing online health information ("performance"). Scores on importance and performance were multiplied to identify which barriers show the most significant room for improvement. Especially "preferring to discuss other matters" often occurred. Nine barriers showed a moderate need for improvement. We discuss the implications of these findings for healthcare providers in consultations. Future research should include observational data to analyze communication barriers to discussing online health information in consultations.
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- Annemiek J Linn
- Amsterdam School of Communication Research/ASCoR, University of Amsterdam
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- College of Journalism and Communications, College of Medicine, University of Florida
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Ardenghi S, Russo S, Rampoldi G, Bani M, Strepparava MG. Medical students' attitude toward patient-centeredness: A longitudinal study. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2024; 118:108003. [PMID: 37820544 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.108003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study explored the trajectories of patient-centered orientation in a sample of Italian medical students throughout medical school. METHODS Four consecutive student cohorts were longitudinally assessed at the second (T0) and fifth year (T1) of medical school. Students completed a questionnaire including demographics and the Italian validated version of the Patient-Practitioner Orientation Scale. RESULTS 352 students completed both administrations. Students became more patient-centered in terms of Sharing along the course of their clinical curriculum, whereas there were no significant changes in Caring. Groups with distinct developmental trajectory patterns of both Caring and Sharing were identified. Students high in patient-centeredness at T0 reported significantly lower scores at T1 while students with lower scores at T0 significantly increased from the first to the last measurement. Female students significantly outscored their male colleagues on Caring and Sharing in both administrations. CONCLUSIONS Findings call for innovative education strategies to sustain patient-centeredness attitudes in medical students entering hospital-based clinical medicine. Further research is needed to identify characteristics of the medical curriculum that are primarily involved in fostering students' patient-centeredness. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Including the assessment and monitoring of patient-centeredness throughout the medical school can inform tailored education aiming to foster this dimension.
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- Stefano Ardenghi
- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy; Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, Monza, Italy; Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori, Monza, Italy.
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Mavragani A, Sandsdalen V, Manskow US, Småbrekke L, Waaseth M. Internet Use for Obtaining Medicine Information: Cross-sectional Survey. JMIR Form Res 2023; 7:e40466. [PMID: 36729577 PMCID: PMC9936360 DOI: 10.2196/40466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The internet is increasingly being used as a source of medicine-related information. People want information to facilitate decision-making and self-management, and they tend to prefer the internet for ease of access. However, it is widely acknowledged that the quality of web-based information varies. Poor interpretation of medicine information can lead to anxiety and poor adherence to drug therapy. It is therefore important to understand how people search, select, and trust medicine information. OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to establish the extent of internet use for seeking medicine information among Norwegian pharmacy customers, analyze factors associated with internet use, and investigate the level of trust in different sources and websites. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of pharmacy customers recruited from all but one community pharmacy in Tromsø, a medium size municipality in Norway (77,000 inhabitants). Persons (aged ≥16 years) able to complete a questionnaire in Norwegian were asked to participate in the study. The recruitment took place in September and October 2020. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, social media was also used to recruit medicine users. RESULTS A total of 303 respondents reported which sources they used to obtain information about their medicines (both prescription and over the counter) and to what extent they trusted these sources. A total of 125 (41.3%) respondents used the internet for medicine information, and the only factor associated with internet use was age. The odds of using the internet declined by 5% per year of age (odds ratio 0.95, 95% CI 0.94-0.97; P=.048). We found no association between internet use and gender, level of education, or regular medicine use. The main purpose reported for using the internet was to obtain information about side effects. Other main sources of medicine information were physicians (n=191, 63%), pharmacy personnel (n=142, 47%), and medication package leaflets (n=124, 42%), while 36 (12%) respondents did not obtain medicine information from any sources. Note that 272 (91%) respondents trusted health professionals as a source of medicine information, whereas 58 (46%) respondents who used the internet trusted the information they found on the internet. The most reliable websites were the national health portals and other official health information sites. CONCLUSIONS Norwegian pharmacy customers use the internet as a source of medicine information, but most still obtain medicine information from health professionals and packet leaflets. People are aware of the potential for misinformation on websites, and they mainly trust high-quality sites run by health authorities.
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- Department of Pharmacy, UiT The Artic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Norwegian Centre for E-health Research, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Pharmacy, UiT The Artic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- Department of Pharmacy, UiT The Artic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Karatas C, Caldwell PH, Scott KM. How paediatricians communicate with parents who access online health information. J Paediatr Child Health 2022; 58:2169-2176. [PMID: 36054381 PMCID: PMC10087747 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.16176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Recent years have seen an exponential increase in the proportion of parents searching for online health information on their child's medical condition. We investigated the experiences, attitudes and approaches of paediatricians interacting with parents who search for online health information and the impact on the doctor-parent relationship. METHODS This qualitative study was conducted utilising semi-structured interviews with 17 paediatric physicians, surgeons, anaesthetists and trainees working in an Australian children's hospital. Data were analysed through deductive and inductive thematic analysis using line-by-line coding. RESULTS Three key themes were identified: paediatricians' experiences with, and attitudes towards, parents using online health information; paediatricians' communication approaches; and the perceived impact on the doctor-parent relationship. These themes demonstrated that most paediatricians acknowledged the information parents found and directed parents to reliable websites. Following discussions with Internet-informed parents, a few changed their management plans and a few reported discouraging parents from further searching online. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that paediatricians predominantly used patient-centred communication strategies to care for patients in partnership with parents. Paediatricians contextualising online health information can contribute to a quality partnership with parents and facilitate shared decision-making, potentially fostering better health outcomes for children. Our conclusions may inform clinicians' communication approaches when interacting with Internet-informed parents and stimulate research about more effective doctor-parent communication approaches. In a digital age, paediatricians may benefit from employing more time-efficient approaches to manage increasing workloads with their new role of digital stewardship of parents.
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- Ceylan Karatas
- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Centre for Kidney Research, Kids Research, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Jiang T, Su H, Li Y, Wu Y, Ming Y, Li C, Fu R, Feng L, Li Z, Li L, Ni R, Liu Y. Post-marketing safety of immunomodulatory drugs in multiple myeloma: A pharmacovigilance investigation based on the FDA adverse event reporting system. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:989032. [PMID: 36532784 PMCID: PMC9751748 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.989032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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Objective: In recent years, the emergence of immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs) has significantly improved clinical outcomes in patients with multiple myeloma (MM); however, serious adverse events (AEs) have hindered their safe clinical application. This study aimed to characterize the safety profiles and differences in IMiDs through a disproportionality analysis using the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), a post-marketing surveillance database. Methods: This study filtered reports of thalidomide, lenalidomide, and pomalidomide as primary suspect drugs in FAERS files from January 2013 to December 2021. AEs in the reports were retrieved according to the preferred terms (PTs) of the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities. Furthermore, we detected safety signals using the reporting odds ratio (ROR), proportional reporting ratio (PRR), and Bayesian belief propagation neural network (BCPNN). When all three algorithms showed an association between the target drug and the AE, a positive signal was generated. Results: We extracted 9,968 thalidomide, 231,926 lenalidomide, and 55,066 pomalidomide AE reports. AEs were more common in male patients and in those >44 years old. Important safety signals were detected based on the system organ classes (SOC), including thalidomide (cardiac disorders: ROR, 2.87; PRR, 2.79; IC 1.22), lenalidomide (gastrointestinal disorders: ROR, 2.38; PRR, 2.27; IC 0.75), and pomalidomide (respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders: ROR, 2.14; PRR, 2.09; IC 0.85). Within the PT level, we identified novel risk signals: the thalidomide-induced second primary malignancy (SPM) signal was significant; lenalidomide reduced the success rate of hematopoietic stem cell collection; and three IMiDs may cause human chorionic gonadotropin increase, but this needs to be proven by clinical data. Pneumonia, sepsis, and renal failure are common risk factors for death due to IMiDs. Compared with thalidomide and lenalidomide, pomalidomide has a lower risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and is beneficial to patients with renal insufficiency. Conclusion: Mining data from FAERS resulted in novel AE signals, including adenocarcinoma of colon, harvest failure of blood stem cells, and increased levels of human chorionic gonadotropin. Further investigation is required to verify the significance of these signals. Moreover, IMiDs showed differences in safety reports, which should be emphasized by clinicians.
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- Tingting Jiang
- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Biotherapy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Larsen CB, Gilstad H. Qualitative Research Studies Addressing Patient-Practitioner Communication about Online Health Information. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:14004. [PMID: 36360881 PMCID: PMC9659101 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192114004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Modern healthcare is becoming increasingly technologized, knowledge-intensive, and specialized, which has consequences for communication between patients and practitioners in clinical encounters. Health information is increasingly accessible to patients through online resources. The objective of this paper is to provide an overview of existing studies that address how patients communicate with practitioners about online health information and to identify the key topics raised in these studies. With the concept of eHealth literacy as its point of departure, this paper specifically highlights the eHealth literacy topic of how patients comprehend, appraise and communicate online health information before and during the encounter with the healthcare professionals. In the literature search, we focus on qualitative studies that consider patients' and/or practitioners' reflections on online health information. We searched PUBMED, SCOPUS and Web of Science to capture research from various fields. Sixteen studies were included that met the following criteria: Qualitative study, focus on patient-practitioner communication, eHealth literacy and online information. The results show that the vast majority of studies were based on qualitative interviews, addressing patients' and practitioners' perspectives. Key topics in studies addressing patient perspectives were: reasons for seeking online information; calibrating understanding of online information with the practitioner; and barriers to discussing online information with practitioners. Key topics raised in studies focusing on practitioners were: trust in the patient and the online health information he/she presented as well as strategies to respond to patients who referred to online health information. The review highlights the need for further qualitative studies, preferably observational studies from authentic clinical communication situations, in order to capture how patients and practitioners communicate about online health information.
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- Cathrin Brøndbo Larsen
- Department of Language and Literature, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
- Department of Rheumatology, St. Olavs University Hospital, 7030 Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Language and Literature, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
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Prevalence of Cyberchondria among Outpatients with Metabolic Syndrome in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern India. ScientificWorldJournal 2022; 2022:3211501. [PMID: 36199439 PMCID: PMC9529447 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3211501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background. In today’s world, Internet-based medical information plays a significant role in patient education. There are several accessible health-related websites. It has become common to search Internet before going for a medical consultation. The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of cyberchondriasis and its association with demographic variables. Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out among metabolic syndrome patients attending the cardiology, endocrinology, and neurology outpatient departments of a tertiary care hospital in South India. The prevalence of cyberchondriasis and its constructs were measured using the cyberchondria severity scale (CSS). Inferential statistics revealed no statistically significant difference in the average CSS scores across sociodemographic variables. Spearman correlation was conducted to determine the relationship between the constructs. Results. A total of 379 participants with metabolic syndrome were included in the study. 42.5% of them were severely affected, and 28.0% were moderately affected by cyberchondriasis. Among the constructs studied, compulsion (85.7%), distress (91.8%), excessiveness (96.6%), and reassurance (76.1%) constructs had an impact on a greater number of study participants, compared to mistrust of medical professional construct (33.0%). Cyberchondriasis had a significant relationship with the history of myocardial infarction (p value = 0.03). There was a statistically significant positive linear relationship between mistrust and reassurance (rs = 0.169, p value<0.001). Reassurance had a significant negative linear relationship with distress (rs = −0.147, p value = 0.004). Conclusion. In India, cyberchondriasis is a growing public mental health issue. Awareness among the general population is necessary to minimize the possible outcomes of cyberchondriasis like anxiety and depression. Screening individuals for possible risk factors is recommended.
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Li S, Wang K. Sharing Online Health Information With Physicians: Understanding the Associations Among Patient Characteristics, Directness of Sharing, and Physician-Patient Relationship. Front Psychol 2022; 13:839723. [PMID: 35432074 PMCID: PMC9005643 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.839723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Patients increasingly share online health information with their physicians. However, few studies have investigated factors that may facilitate or inhibit such sharing and subsequent impact on physician-patient relationship. This study conducted a cross-sectional survey among 818 Chinese patients to examine if two patient characteristics -communication apprehension and eHealth literacy- influence their ways of sharing online health information with physicians and subsequently impact physician-patient relationship. The results showed that a majority of surveyed participants searched health information online, and about half of them used such information during their doctor visits. Less apprehensive patients tend to share the information with their physicians more directly, which can positively affect perceived physician reactions and patient satisfaction. eHealth literacy, however, is not found to be associated with patients’ sharing of online information with physicians. This study underscores the importance of identifying patient characteristic’s role in patient-physician interaction.
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- Siyue Li
- College of Media and International Culture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Media and International Culture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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Wang L, Gusnowski EM, Ingledew PA. Digesting the Contents: an Analysis of Online Colorectal Cancer Education Websites. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2022; 37:263-273. [PMID: 32902788 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-020-01864-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Online educational resources have an impact on patient understanding, opinion, and behavior. More colorectal cancer patients are being diagnosed and using the internet to search for information. This study aims to provide the most in-depth and comprehensive examination of online colorectal resources to date. An internet search using the terms "colorectal cancer," "colon cancer," and "rectal cancer" were performed, with meta-search engines "Dogpile," "Yippy," and "Google." A total of 741, 759, and 703 websites were returned by the search engines respectively. A list of the "top 100 websites" was compiled by placing the sites in average rank order. The websites were evaluated using a validated structured rating tool. Inter-rater reliability was evaluated using kappa statistics, and the results were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Website affiliations were 40% commercial and 35% from non-profit organizations. Most websites disclosed ownership (93%) and had no apparent bias (94%). Authorship disclosure was poor (17%). Most sites were interactive (84%) and organized (70% with at least 4/5 features). Readability was at a senior high school level on average. Content coverage and accuracy were the highest in the areas of etiology (96% coverage) and symptoms (95% coverage) and lowest in areas of treatment (72% coverage) and prognosis (43% coverage).Colorectal cancer online information can be improved in accountability, readability, content accuracy, and completeness. Author disclosure, more accurate and updated citations, and a lower grade level of readability are needed. More complete and accurate information are needed, especially in the areas of treatment and prognosis.
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- Lisa Wang
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 5950 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive N.W., Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4, Canada
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, British Columbia Cancer -Vancouver Center, 6600 West 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4E6, Canada.
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, 2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1M9, Canada.
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Luo A, Qin L, Yuan Y, Yang Z, Liu F, Huang P, Xie W. The Effect of Online Health Information Seeking on Physician-Patient Relationships: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e23354. [PMID: 35142620 PMCID: PMC8874798 DOI: 10.2196/23354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The internet has now become part of human life and is constantly changing people's way of life. With the increasing popularity of online health information (OHI), it has been found that OHI can affect the physician-patient relationship by influencing patient behaviors. OBJECTIVE This study aims to systematically investigate the impact of OHI-seeking behavior on the physician-patient relationship. METHODS Literature retrieval was conducted on 4 databases (Web of Science, PubMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, SinoMed), and the time limit for literature publication was before August 1, 2021. RESULTS We selected 53 target papers (42 [79%] English papers and 11 [21%] Chinese papers) that met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 31 (58%) papers believe that patients' OHI behavior can enable them to participate in their own medical care, improve patient compliance, and improve the physician-patient relationship. In addition, 14 (26%) papers maintain a neutral attitude, some believing that OHI behavior has no significant effect on doctors and patients and others believing that due to changes in the factors affecting OHI behavior, they will have a negative or a positive impact. Furthermore, 8 (15%) papers believe that OHI search behavior has a negative impact on doctors and patients, while 6 (11%) papers show that OHI reduces Chinese patients' trust in doctors. CONCLUSIONS Our main findings showed that (1) OHI-seeking behavior has an impact on patients' psychology, behavior, and evaluation of doctors; (2) whether patients choose to discuss OHI with doctors has different effects on the physician-patient relationship; and (3) the negative impact of OHI on China's internet users is worthy of attention. Due to the low quality of OHI, poor health information literacy, short physician-patient communication time, and various types of negative news, patients' trust in doctors has declined, thus affecting the physician-patient relationship. Improvement of people's health information literacy and the quality of OHI are important factors that promote the positive impact of OHI on the physician-patient relationship.
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- Aijing Luo
- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Key Laboratory of Medical Information Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Information Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,Key Laboratory of Medical Information Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Information Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Information Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Information Research, The Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China.,School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Park JYE, Tracy CS, Gray CS. Mobile phone apps for family caregivers: A scoping review and qualitative content analysis. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221076672. [PMID: 35154806 PMCID: PMC8829719 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221076672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background The growth of mHealth apps has been exponential in recent years, but there is limited knowledge regarding the availability, functionality, and quality of apps to support family caregivers. Our objectives were to identify the apps currently available to support family caregivers and to analyze the app functions and evaluation claims. Methods This scoping review was conducted across the iOS, Android, and Windows Phone app stores in three steps: (1) electronic app search; (2) iterative inclusion and exclusion criteria development; (3) mixed-method analysis of app characteristics and evaluation claims. Results The search identified 1008 apps; 175 met our inclusion/exclusion criteria. Most apps offered either one (36%, 63/175) or two (41%, 71/175) specific functions, the most common of which were access to service and provider directories, providing patient-caring tips, and tools to facilitate daily activities associated with caring for a loved one. For fully two-thirds (67%, 118/175) of the identified apps, the functions serve to assist caregivers to support the care recipient as opposed to supporting the family caregivers themselves. Conclusions The findings of this review indicate that, while a wide range of family caregiver apps are now available across the mHealth landscape, most apps offer limited functionality. Therefore, there is a need for multi-functionality to avoid the inherent challenges that caregivers may experience when navigating and managing multiple apps to meet all their various needs. Moreover, as this specific niche continues to develop, greater attention should be devoted to supporting family caregivers’ own personal care needs as caregiver burden is a pressing challenge.
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- Jamie Yea Eun Park
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Bridgepoint Collaboratory for Research and Innovation, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health System, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Jonsson M, Ekström S, Protudjer JLP, Bergström A, Kull I. Living with Food Hypersensitivity as an Adolescent Impairs Health Related Quality of Life Irrespective of Disease Severity: Results from a Population-Based Birth Cohort. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13072357. [PMID: 34371866 PMCID: PMC8308910 DOI: 10.3390/nu13072357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Food hypersensitivity (FHS) refers to food-related symptoms, with or without concurrent Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies related to food(s). It remains unclear how different FHS phenotypes affect health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We examined self-reported HRQoL (with the generic instrument EQ-5D (dimensions and a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), range 0–100) in association with phenotypes of FHS, and food-specific symptoms among adolescents (n = 2990) from a population-based birth cohort. Overall, 22% of the adolescents had FHS. Compared to adolescents without FHS, those with FHS reported more problems in the dimensions of pain/discomfort (p < 0.001), and anxiety/depression (p = 0.007). Females with FHS reported more problems than males in these dimensions (p < 0.001). Different FHS phenotypes (IgE-sensitization, allergic co-morbidity, and severity of symptoms) were not associated with differences in HRQoL. EQ-VAS scores were lowest for adolescents with symptoms for wheat vs. no wheat, median 80 vs. 89, p = 0.04) and milk vs. no milk (median 85 vs. 90, p = 0.03). Physician-diagnosed lactose intolerance median EQ-VAS was 80 vs. 90, p = 0.03 and also associated with more problems in the dimension of anxious/depression. In conclusion, FHS is associated with lower HRQoL in adolescence, irrespective of phenotypes, but differentially affects females vs. males, and those with vs. without symptoms for milk or wheat.
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- Marina Jonsson
- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden; (S.E.); (A.B.)
- Centre for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Region Stockholm, Solnavägen 4, 113 65 Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, 118 83 Stockholm, Sweden;
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden; (S.E.); (A.B.)
- Centre for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Region Stockholm, Solnavägen 4, 113 65 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1S1, Canada;
- George and Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation, Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6, Canada
- The Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3P4, Canada
- The Centre for Allergy Research, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden; (S.E.); (A.B.)
- Centre for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Region Stockholm, Solnavägen 4, 113 65 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, 118 83 Stockholm, Sweden;
- Sachs’ Children and Youth Hospital, 118 83 Stockholm, Sweden
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Zhang L, Jiang S. Linking health information seeking to patient-centered communication and healthy lifestyles: an exploratory study in China. HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH 2021; 36:248-260. [PMID: 33544831 DOI: 10.1093/her/cyab005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The existing research routinely measures the influence of health information-seeking behavior (HISB) as a whole, which does not capture the complexity and diversity of media channel usage in HISB. The influence of HISB on patient's lifestyle behaviors and the mediation process through patient-centered communication (PCC) in medical encounters has been understudied in previous literature. Drawing from Street's three-stage model, this study conducted a secondary analysis of the Health Information National Trends Survey in China to investigate the influences of HISB across five different media outlets (e.g. information-oriented media, entertainment-oriented media, search engines, social media and mobile health applications) on two types of healthy lifestyles (e.g. physical activity, fruit and vegetable consumption), by the mediation of PCC. PROCESS path-analysis with bootstrapping estimation was used to test the hypothesized relationships. The results revealed that HISB is positively related to PCC, and PCC positively predicts frequent engagement in healthy lifestyles. Moreover, PCC partially mediates the effect of information-oriented media HISB on healthy lifestyles and fully mediates the effect of HISB through the other four media sources. This study highlights the essential stage of PCC transferring HISB to engagement in healthy lifestyles and draws attention to the varying influences of media channels carrying different characteristics.
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- Lianshan Zhang
- Department of Communications and New Media, National University of Singapore, Blk AS6, 11 Computing Drive, Singapore 117416, Singapore
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- Department of Communications and New Media, National University of Singapore, Blk AS6, 11 Computing Drive, Singapore 117416, Singapore
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Web-information surrounding complementary and alternative medicine for low back pain: a cross-sectional survey and quality assessment. Integr Med Res 2020; 10:100692. [PMID: 33665090 PMCID: PMC7903052 DOI: 10.1016/j.imr.2020.100692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Low back pain (LBP) is expected to globally affect up to 80% of individuals at some point during their lifetime. While conventional LBP therapies are effective, they may result in adverse side-effects. It is thus common for patients to seek information about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) online to either supplement or even replace their conventional LBP care. The present study sought to assess the quality of web-based consumer health information available at the intersection of LBP and CAM. Methods We searched Google using six unique search terms across four English-speaking countries. Eligible websites contained consumer health information in the context of CAM for LBP. We used the DISCERN instrument, which consists of a standardized scoring system with a Likert scale from one to five across 16 questions, to conduct a quality assessment of websites. Results Across 480 websites identified, 32 were deemed eligible and assessed using the DISCERN instrument. The mean overall rating across all websites 3.47 (SD = 0.70); Summed DISCERN scores across all websites ranged from 25.5-68.0, with a mean of 53.25 (SD = 10.41); the mean overall rating across all websites 3.47 (SD = 0.70). Most websites reported the benefits of numerous CAM treatment options and provided relevant information for the target audience clearly, but did not adequately report the risks or adverse side-effects adequately. Conclusion Despite some high-quality resources identified, our findings highlight the varying quality of consumer health information available online at the intersection of LBP and CAM. Healthcare providers should be involved in the guidance of patients’ online information-seeking.
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Kühnle L, Mücke U, Lechner WM, Klawonn F, Grigull L. Development of a Social Network for People Without a Diagnosis (RarePairs): Evaluation Study. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e21849. [PMID: 32990634 PMCID: PMC7556379 DOI: 10.2196/21849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Diagnostic delay in rare disease (RD) is common, occasionally lasting up to more than 20 years. In attempting to reduce it, diagnostic support tools have been studied extensively. However, social platforms have not yet been used for systematic diagnostic support. This paper illustrates the development and prototypic application of a social network using scientifically developed questions to match individuals without a diagnosis. Objective The study aimed to outline, create, and evaluate a prototype tool (a social network platform named RarePairs), helping patients with undiagnosed RDs to find individuals with similar symptoms. The prototype includes a matching algorithm, bringing together individuals with similar disease burden in the lead-up to diagnosis. Methods We divided our project into 4 phases. In phase 1, we used known data and findings in the literature to understand and specify the context of use. In phase 2, we specified the user requirements. In phase 3, we designed a prototype based on the results of phases 1 and 2, as well as incorporating a state-of-the-art questionnaire with 53 items for recognizing an RD. Lastly, we evaluated this prototype with a data set of 973 questionnaires from individuals suffering from different RDs using 24 distance calculating methods. Results Based on a step-by-step construction process, the digital patient platform prototype, RarePairs, was developed. In order to match individuals with similar experiences, it uses answer patterns generated by a specifically designed questionnaire (Q53). A total of 973 questionnaires answered by patients with RDs were used to construct and test an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm like the k-nearest neighbor search. With this, we found matches for every single one of the 973 records. The cross-validation of those matches showed that the algorithm outperforms random matching significantly. Statistically, for every data set the algorithm found at least one other record (match) with the same diagnosis. Conclusions Diagnostic delay is torturous for patients without a diagnosis. Shortening the delay is important for both doctors and patients. Diagnostic support using AI can be promoted differently. The prototype of the social media platform RarePairs might be a low-threshold patient platform, and proved suitable to match and connect different individuals with comparable symptoms. This exchange promoted through RarePairs might be used to speed up the diagnostic process. Further studies include its evaluation in a prospective setting and implementation of RarePairs as a mobile phone app.
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- Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Braunschweig, Germany.,Ostfalia University, Wolfenbüttel, Germany
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Wangler J, Jansky M. General practitioners' challenges and strategies in dealing with Internet-related health anxieties-results of a qualitative study among primary care physicians in Germany. Wien Med Wochenschr 2020; 170:329-339. [PMID: 32767159 PMCID: PMC7518985 DOI: 10.1007/s10354-020-00777-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Time and again, it is discussed that in medical practices, the number of patients who develop health anxieties due to extensive health information searches on the Internet is increasing. The objective of this study is to explore and describe general practitioners’ experiences and attitudes towards cyberchondria patients as well as strategies to stabilize affected patients. Following a qualitative approach, oral personal semi-standardized interviews with general practitioners (N = 38) in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, were conducted in 2019. In the course of a content analysis, one can see that most interviewees see the emergence of Internet-related health anxieties as an increasing problem in everyday care. Affected patients not only show marked levels of doubt and nervousness as well as hypersensitivity to their own state of health, but also low confidence in the physician. In addition to compliance-related difficulties, the high need for advice and the demand for further diagnostics are regarded as major problems. Various approaches were identified by which general practitioners respond to unsettled patients (more consultation time, recommendation of reputable websites, information double-checking, expanded history questionnaire, additional psychosocial training).
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- Julian Wangler
- Centre for General and Geriatric Medicine, University Medical Centre Mainz, Am Pulverturm 13, 55131, Mainz, Germany.
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- Centre for General and Geriatric Medicine, University Medical Centre Mainz, Am Pulverturm 13, 55131, Mainz, Germany
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Flaherty MG, Threats M, Kaplan SJ. Patients' Health Information Practices and Perceptions of Provider Knowledge in the Case of the Newly Discovered Alpha-gal Food Allergy. J Patient Exp 2020; 7:132-139. [PMID: 32128382 PMCID: PMC7036685 DOI: 10.1177/2374373518808310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Alpha-gal food allergy is a life-threatening, newly discovered condition with limited presence in authoritative information sources. Sufferers seeking diagnosis are likely to encounter clinicians unfamiliar with the condition. OBJECTIVE To understand information practices of individuals diagnosed with alpha-gal allergy, how they obtained diagnosis, and their perceptions of health-care providers' awareness of the condition. METHODS Semistructured interviews with open- and closed-ended questions were completed with a chronological systematic sample of 28 adults (11% of alpha-gal clinic patients at the time) diagnosed with alpha-gal allergy and treated at University of North Carolina Allergy and Immunology Clinic. RESULTS The majority of patients determined they had alpha-gal allergy through nontraditional health information channels. Three-quarters of patients rated their primary care provider as having little to no knowledge. In 25 specialists' encounters, 23 were rated as having little to no knowledge. CONCLUSION With new conditions, information is often available through informal networks before appearing in the vetted medical literature. In this study, social connections were the primary pathway to successful diagnosis. Health practitioners need to develop mechanisms to understand that process.
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- Mary Grace Flaherty
- School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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The internet has become a popular resource to learn about health and to investigate one's own health condition. However, given the large amount of inaccurate information online, people can easily become misinformed. Individuals have always obtained information from outside the formal health care system, so how has the internet changed people's engagement with health information? This review explores how individuals interact with health misinformation online, whether it be through search, user-generated content, or mobile apps. We discuss whether personal access to information is helping or hindering health outcomes and how the perceived trustworthiness of the institutions communicating health has changed over time. To conclude, we propose several constructive strategies for improving the online information ecosystem. Misinformation concerning health has particularly severe consequences with regard to people's quality of life and even their risk of mortality; therefore, understanding it within today's modern context is an extremely important task.
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- Briony Swire-Thompson
- Network Science Institute, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA; , .,Institute for Quantitative Social Science, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA
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- Network Science Institute, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA; , .,Institute for Quantitative Social Science, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, USA
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Dagar D, Kakodkar P, Shetiya SH. Evaluating the Cyberchondria Construct Among Computer Engineering Students in Pune (India) Using Cyberchondria Severity Scale (CSS-15). Indian J Occup Environ Med 2019; 23:117-120. [PMID: 31920260 PMCID: PMC6941329 DOI: 10.4103/ijoem.ijoem_217_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: The Internet has become an important tool in day-to-day life. Reading medical data from Internet sources can have a negative impact on the common man. Anxiety due to excess searching for medical information online is known as cyberchondria. Aim: To evaluate the cyberchondria construct among the computer engineering students in Pune (India) using Cyberchondria Severity Scale (CSS-15). Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted among third- and fourth-year computer engineering students. Methods: The study recruited 180 students. A self-administered, English-translated CSS-15 questionnaire was used to collect the data. The responses were based on the Likert scale. Four constructs were scored from 0 to 4 while the mistrust of medical professional construct was scored in reverse order. Statistical Analysis: Descriptive statistics in the form of numbers and percentages were calculated. Results: The survey was completed by 171 (95%) participants, 77 females and 94 males with the mean age of 19.77 ± 1.07 years. All (100%) participants were affected by excessiveness and reassurance construct, 92% by distress, and 75% by compulsion. Only 19% were found to be affected by mistrust of a medical professional. Among all the domains, reassurance was severely affected among 52.04% of the participants. Conclusion: All the computer engineering students were affected by some or the other constructs of cyberchondria. This indicates that the Internet can affect an individual's mental, physical, and social activity by giving a vast amount of information and cause anxiety or distress related to their search.
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- Deepika Dagar
- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Dr D Y Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Dr D Y Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Dr D Y Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Piras EM, Miele F. On digital intimacy: redefining provider-patient relationships in remote monitoring. SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH & ILLNESS 2019; 41 Suppl 1:116-131. [PMID: 31599992 DOI: 10.1111/1467-9566.12947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Remote monitoring has often been thought to lead to a highly structured and standardised care process. Several studies have stressed that patient-provider communication could be hindered if mediated by technologies, leading to an impoverished relationship. We argue that while remote monitoring leads to a redefinition of the patient-provider relationship, it could also offer the opportunity to develop a more intimate acquaintance not possible via only routine visits. The study is part of a clinical trial aimed at assessing the acceptability of a remote monitoring platform for type 1 diabetes. Drawing on practice-based studies, we focused our analysis on the practice of text message exchange between patients and providers. The 396 conversations were coded with a template analysis, leading to the identification of two main categories: 'knowing the patient' and 'knowing about the patient'. The analysis reveals that the practice of messaging led to the development of a 'digital intimacy', a relationship characterised by a thorough familiarity made possible by electronic devices that extends to face-to-face encounters. Drawing on our case, we argue that remote monitoring can foster greater intimacy between patients and providers, which is made possible by the overall increase in the quantity and quality of communication between patients and providers.
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- Enrico Maria Piras
- Centre for Information and Communication Technology, Bruno Kessler Foundation, Trento, Italy
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- Centre for Information and Communication Technology, Bruno Kessler Foundation, Trento, Italy
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PURPOSE Dystonia is a chronic and incurable movement disorder. This qualitative study aimed to enhance understanding of the condition by exploring the experience of living with dystonia. METHOD Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used to analyse data gathered through semi-structured interviews. Eight participants were recruited via a UK-based dystonia charity. RESULTS Three superordinate themes emerged from the data: (1) dealing with ignorance and uncertainty: navigating health services with a rare, poorly understood condition; (2) the challenge of social isolation: overcoming barriers to positive social identity; and (3) fear of psychological explanations: the impact of stigmatised attitudes towards psychological explanations for dystonia symptoms. CONCLUSION Coping with a rare and chronic condition led to participants feeling isolated and stigmatised by health care services and their communities. Participants were able to overcome this challenge to their identities through the use of social support, particularly from other people with dystonia. Recommendations for reducing the stigmatising experiences of people with dystonia can help to ease the process of adjustment to the illness and enable people to pursue meaningful lives and positive identities. Recommendations for research are aimed at increasing knowledge about these processes.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONDystonia has a pervasive, negative impact on the lives of people with the condition.The struggle for diagnosis marks the beginning of a period of psychological adjustment, the difficulty of which is compounded by social isolation and stigma.Support groups and peer interaction help people to integrate dystonia into their concept of a meaningful life and identity.Health professionals should play a pivotal role in assisting patients during the process of adjustment and on-going self-management through sensitive communication and signposting to wider support services.
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- Andrew Morgan
- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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Sjöström AE, Hörnsten Å, Hajdarevic S, Emmoth A, Isaksson U. Primary Health Care Nurses' Experiences of Consultations With Internet-Informed Patients: Qualitative Study. JMIR Nurs 2019; 2:e14194. [PMID: 34345770 PMCID: PMC8279453 DOI: 10.2196/14194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Most people in modern societies now use the Internet to obtain health-related information. By giving patients knowledge, digital health information is considered to increase patient involvement and patient-centered interactions in health care. However, concerns are raised about the varying quality of health-related websites and low health literacy in the population. There is a gap in the current knowledge of nurses’ experiences with Internet-informed patients. Objective The objective of this study was to explore primary health care nurses’ experiences of consultations with patients who present health-related information from the Internet. Methods This is a qualitative study based on interviews with 9 primary health care nurses. Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results are reported according to the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research guidelines. Results The phenomenon of Internet-informed patients was considered to change the usual rules in health care, affecting attributes and actions of patients, patterns of interactions in consultations, and roles of nurses and patients. Three categories were identified: (1) Facing the downsides of Googling, (2) Patients as main actors, and (3) Nurse role challenged. Although the benefits of health-related Internet information were described, its negative consequences were emphasized overall. The problems were mainly ascribed to inaccurate Internet information and patients’ inability to effectively manage the information. Conclusions Our study suggests ambivalent attitudes among nurses toward health-related Internet information. In order to promote equitable care in the digital era, increased awareness in health care about useful strategies for overcoming the difficulties and embracing the benefits of conferring with Internet-informed patients seems to be a legitimate goal.
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- Department of Nursing Umeå University Umeå Sweden
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- Department of Nursing Umeå University Umeå Sweden.,Arctic Research Centre Umeå University Umeå Sweden
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Hamshaw RJT, Barnett J, Gavin J, Lucas JS. Perceptions of Food Hypersensitivity Expertise on Social Media: Qualitative Study. Interact J Med Res 2019; 8:e10812. [PMID: 31254334 PMCID: PMC6625221 DOI: 10.2196/10812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 03/31/2019] [Accepted: 03/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Seeking and sharing information are the primary uses of the internet and social media. It is therefore vital to understand the processes individuals go through when engaging with information on these diverse platforms, especially in areas such as health- and risk-related information. One important element of such engagement is evaluating and attributing expertise to others. Objective This study aimed to explore how meanings around expertise in relation to food allergy and intolerance (food hypersensitivity) were constructed by 2 groups of social media users: (1) those who use platforms for reasons relating to food hypersensitivity and (2) those seen as experts by this community. Methods Survey participants were asked open-ended questions to identify potential experts in food hypersensitivity issues on social media and to discuss their reasoning for their choices (n=143). Subsequently, 8 adult social media users with experience of managing food hypersensitivity and 5 participants designated as experts by those users took part in email interviews. Survey and interview data were analyzed thematically using Braun and Clarke’s approach. Results Judging expertise on social media is a complex and multifaceted process. Users might be judged as experts through their professional background or their experience living with food hypersensitivities. How users behave on social media and the traces of their Web-based activity can influence how others will see them. Such considerations are both measured and moderated through the social media community itself. Findings highlighted how social media often act as a supportive information tool following a diagnosis, but this also raised concerns regarding the scenario of patients not being able to access suitable vetted information. Conclusions This work has implications for understanding how users perceive expertise on social media in relation to a health concern and how information assessments are made during the management of risks. Findings provide practical insights to both medical and organizational stakeholders involved in the support of those living with life-changing conditions, such as food hypersensitivities.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, University of Bath, Bath, United Kingdom
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- Clinical & Experimental Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Exploring the relationship of digital information sources and medication adherence. Comput Biol Med 2019; 109:303-310. [DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2019.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Revised: 03/15/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Khosrowjerdi M. National culture and trust in online health information. JOURNAL OF LIBRARIANSHIP AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1177/0961000619836716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This article contributes to the ever-increasing body of research on online health information-seeking behaviour. Specifically, this study shows that national culture is a determinant of trust in online health information. A questionnaire-based survey collected the data from undergraduate students on the factors influencing their trust formation toward online health information. The cultural comparisons revealed differences between the trust formations of Americans, Chinese and South Koreans in the online health environment. The trust formation of the Chinese group was based on the three factors of information quality, information style and information verification. For the American group, the information quality, information style, ease of use and information verification were the four antecedents of trust. The South Korean group considered more clues during their trust formation process than the Chinese and American groups did. Furthermore, information verification was a stronger predictor of trust for the South Korean group. The findings were discussed in light of national culture theories, and the future research agenda was presented.
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Carvalho FA, Elkins MR, Franco MR, Pinto RZ. Are plain-language summaries included in published reports of evidence about physiotherapy interventions? Analysis of 4421 randomised trials, systematic reviews and guidelines on the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro). Physiotherapy 2019; 105:354-361. [PMID: 30876718 DOI: 10.1016/j.physio.2018.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 11/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND A plain-language summary is a short and clearly stated version of a study's results using non-scientific vocabulary that provide many advantages for patients and clinicians in the process of shared decision-making. OBJECTIVES The primary objective was to investigate the extent to which published reports of physiotherapy interventions provide plain-language summaries. We investigate as the secondary objectives if the available plain-language summaries are at a suitable reading level for a lay person and if inclusion of plain-language summaries in these reports is increasing over time and is associated with trial quality (i.e. PEDro score). DATA SOURCES All 4421 randomised controlled trials (RCT), systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines that included plain-language summaries indexed on Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) were included. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Proportion of published reports with plain-language summaries, Flesch Reading Ease Score (FRES) and the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL). RESULTS The number of published reports with a plain-language summary doubled in the last 6 years. From a total of 34,444 reports indexed on PEDro, only 4421 reports had English plain-language summaries. RCTs with plain-language summaries had higher PEDro scores than RCTs without plain-language summaries (mean difference=0.8 points, 95%CI 0.7 to 0.8). Only 2% of reports were considered at a suitable reading level by the FKGL formula and 0.1% by the FRES formula. CONCLUSIONS Although the publication of plain-language summaries is increasing over time, the current number corresponds to only 13% of all published reports. In addition the majority of plain-language summaries are written at an advanced reading level.
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- Flávia A Carvalho
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Science and Technology, Sao Paulo State University, Presidente Prudente, Brazil.
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- Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; Centre for Evidence-Based Physiotherapy, Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Centro Universitário UNA, Contagem, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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Ohana S, Barnoy S. Israeli E-patients' Informational Needs. Nurs Outlook 2019; 67:190-198. [PMID: 30558901 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2018.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2018] [Revised: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 11/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Online medical information has transformed the way patients obtain information. PURPOSE The present study examined patients' informational needs and the patient- Healthcare Provider (HCP) relationship from the perceptions of both patients and HCP. METHODS The study was a cross-sectional study; data were collected in Israel from100 HCPs (nurses and physicians) and 184 e-patients. FINDINGS E-patients were comfortable sharing e-information with their HCP and expected them to consider the e-information in treatment decision-making. Physicians thought they provided more information than the patients considered that they received from them, while both nurses and patients were in agreement about their interactions. Patients thought that there was a higher concordance between the e-information and the information they received from the physician/nurse as compared to what physicians and nurses reported. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS E-health information does not disrupt the patient-nurse/physician relationship. To promote compliance to treatment, it is important that HCPs consider information presented by patients when preparing the treatment plan.
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- Shulamit Ohana
- Coordinator of Quality and Risk Management, Risk Management and Patient Safety Unit, Nursing Management, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel
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- Nursing Department, Steyer School of Health Professions, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Azios JH, Bellon-Harn M, Dockens AL, Manchaiah V. Quality and readability of English-language internet information for aphasia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2019; 21:1-9. [PMID: 28805470 DOI: 10.1080/17549507.2017.1362034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2016] [Revised: 05/29/2017] [Accepted: 07/25/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Little is known about the quality and readability of treatment information in specific neurogenic disorders, such as aphasia. The purpose of this study was to assess quality and readability of English-language Internet information available for aphasia treatment. METHOD Forty-three aphasia treatment websites were aggregated using five different country-specific search engines. Websites were then analysed using quality and readability assessments. Statistical calculations were employed to examine website ratings, differences between website origin and quality and readability scores, and correlations between readability instruments. RESULT Websites exhibited low quality with few websites obtaining Health On the Net (HON) certification or clear, thorough information as measured by the DISCERN. Regardless of website origin, readability scores were also poor. Approximate educational levels required to comprehend information on aphasia treatment websites ranged from 13 to 16 years of education. Significant differences were found between website origin and readability measures with higher levels of education required to understand information on websites of non-profit organisations. CONCLUSION Current aphasia treatment websites were found to exhibit low levels of quality and readability, creating potential accessibility problems for people with aphasia and significant others. Websites including treatment information for aphasia must be improved in order to increase greater information accessibility.
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- Jamie H Azios
- a Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences , Lamar University , Beaumont , TX , USA
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- a Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences , Lamar University , Beaumont , TX , USA
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- a Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences , Lamar University , Beaumont , TX , USA
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- a Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences , Lamar University , Beaumont , TX , USA
- b Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, The Swedish Institute for Disability Research , Linköping University , Linköping , Sweden , and
- c Audiology India , Mysore , Karnataka , India
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Zeine R, Mohammed D, Wilcox S, Renee C, Janke C, Jarrett N, Evangelopoulos A, Serrano C, Tabassum N, Turner N, Theodore M, Dusic A. Cyberchondria: Implications of online behavior and health anxiety as determinants. ARCHIVES OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.4103/amhs.amhs_108_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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İzzettin FV, Yılmaz ZK, Okuyan B, Sancar M. Evaluation of satisfaction and internet self-efficacy of inquirers using an internet-based drug information centre. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2018; 14:67-72. [PMID: 31435392 PMCID: PMC6695055 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2018.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Revised: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 10/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the satisfaction level of inquirers of an internet-based drug information centre along with the internet usage abilities and habits of individuals who had previously utilised services from an internet-based drug information centre in Turkey. Methods The first 100 individuals who received medication consultancy from the webpage entitled “www.ilacpedia.com” and consented to participate in the study were included in this study. This website is an internet-based drug information centre. Participants' data were collected using a participant data form and the Internet Self-efficacy Scale. Results The mean age of participants was 37.92 ± 12.32 years (71 female). It was found that 89% of the individuals who received pharmaceutical consultation from the internet-based drug information service believed that the information that they received was enough to solve their problem. The internet self-efficacy scale scores indicated the highest score on the decomposition subscale (20.94 ± 6.18) and the lowest on the communication subscale (9.77 ± 3.57). Conclusions The present study revealed that the internet-based drug information service provided by clinical pharmacists contributed positively to users' satisfaction, thus indicating the importance of the involvement of clinical pharmacists in this process.
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- Fikret V. İzzettin
- Clinical Pharmacy, University of Bezmialem Foundation Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Clinical Pharmacy, University of Marmara Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul, Turkey
- Corresponding address: Inonu Avenue Rose Road Street No: 6 D-12 Maltepe, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Clinical Pharmacy, University of Marmara Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Clinical Pharmacy, University of Marmara Faculty of Pharmacy, Istanbul, Turkey
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Wang J, Ashvetiya T, Quaye E, Parakh K, Martin SS. Online Health Searches and Their Perceived Effects on Patients and Patient-Clinician Relationships: ASystematic Review. Am J Med 2018; 131:1250.e1-1250.e10. [PMID: 29730361 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2018.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Revised: 04/03/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Online health searches are common and may be impacting patients and their relationships with their clinicians in ways that are not fully understood. We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Reviews, Cochrane Trials, Scopus, and CINAHL from January 1, 1990 to January 29, 2016 for studies in which patients searched online for any aspect of health care and then visited their clinician. We extracted data pertaining to either patients' or clinicians' perceptions of the effects of these online searches on patients and the patient-clinician relationship. Searches seemed to induce patient anxiety but more often led to patient reassurance, clinical understanding, and empowerment. Patients tended to perceive that online health searches had a positive effect on the patient-clinician relationship, although the nature of the effect could depend on the clinician's response to patient queries about the information. Clinicians generally perceived neutral effects on patients and the patient-clinician relationship and commonly raised concerns about the accuracy of online content. Significant methodologic heterogeneity prevented quantitative synthesis. Accuracy of online health search content was not assessed, and randomized controlled trials were notably lacking.
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- Jane Wang
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md.
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- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Md
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- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md; Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Md
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Kujala S, Hörhammer I, Kaipio J, Heponiemi T. Health professionals' expectations of a national patient portal for self-management. Int J Med Inform 2018; 117:82-87. [PMID: 30032968 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2018.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2017] [Revised: 04/16/2018] [Accepted: 06/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Patient portals have the potential to support patient empowerment, self-care, and management, but their adoption and use have reported to be limited. Patients' more active role creates tension, as health professionals need to change their traditional expert role and share control with patients. Professionals may also have other expectations and concerns that influence the acceptance of patient portals supporting patient empowerment. This study explores the health professionals' expectations influencing their support for a new patient portal for self-management prior to implementation. DESIGN The study empirically evaluates the impact of several variables on health professionals' support for a new patient portal for self-management. The study variables include 1) expected influences on professionals' work, 2) expected influences on patients, 3) usability, 4) professional autonomy, 5) informing, 6) implementation practices, and 7) user participation. METHODS Data was collected through an online survey of 2943 health professionals working in 14 health organizations in Finland. The participating organizations run a joint Self-Care and Digital Value Services (ODA) project, developing a national patient portal for self-management. Three main services of the patient portal are well-being coaching, diagnostic tool, and a health care plan. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS The results show that health professionals' positive expectations about the new patient portal, adequate informing of professionals ahead of time, and the organization's good implementation practices had a positive impact on their support for the patient portal. Perceived threat to professional autonomy had a negative impact on professionals' support for the portal. Age, gender, and user participation did not influence support. Professionals' concerns were related especially to patients' willingness and capability to use the patient portal. The findings can guide health care providers to facilitate professionals' support and remove obstacles to introduce patient portals already in the pre-implementation phase.
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- Sari Kujala
- Aalto University, Department of Computer Science, Espoo, Finland.
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- Aalto University, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Espoo, Finland
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- Aalto University, Department of Computer Science, Espoo, Finland
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- National Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland
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García-Cruz E, Romero-Otero J, Fode M, Alcaraz A. The digital environment in men's sexual disorders: A systematic review. Actas Urol Esp 2018; 42:365-374. [PMID: 29102483 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2017.05.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2017] [Revised: 05/15/2017] [Accepted: 05/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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CONTEXT The revolution of digital technologies constitutes a new setting for the patient-physician relationship and provides patients with a scenario of privacy and universal access to a vast amount of information. However, there is little information on how digital resources are used and what their advantages and disadvantages are. OBJECTIVES To explore the scope of the scientific research on the use of digital technology related to men's sexual disorders and to analyze the primary sources of digital information related to this field. ACQUISITION OF EVIDENCE Systematic searches of the scientific literature, websites (10 first results in each google search) and mobile applications (apps). The searches combined the keywords "web" and "app" with "erectile dysfunction", "premature ejaculation", "Peyronie", "male hypogonadism", and "infertility". Websites and apps were assessed for quality according to predefined indicators. SYNTHESIS OF EVIDENCE The qualitative analysis of the scientific literature included 116 manuscripts; 47% were clinical studies based on online survey, 9% dealt with digital treatments, 11% with quality/safety of digital healthcare environment, 3% with digital activity, 21% with patient empowerment, and 9% with online drug selling. Of 50 websites assessed for quality, 29 (58%) scored 4 or 5 on a 5-point Likert scale. The app search yielded 40 apps; only 3 of them (8%) reported the identity of a health center or healthcare professional involved. CONCLUSIONS Patients and healthcare professionals may benefit from digital resources related to men's sexual disorders; however, a strong commitment by the scientific and healthcare community is essential to increase the quality of these resources.
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- E García-Cruz
- Departmento de Urología, Hospital Plató, Barcelona, España; Departmento de Urología, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, España; European Association of Urology's Young Academic Urologist's, Men's Health Group member.
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- Departmento de Urología, Hospital Universitario 12 de octubre, Madrid, España
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- Department of Urology, Roskilde Hospital, Roskilde, Dinamarca; Department of Urology, Herlev University Hospital, Herlev, Dinamarca
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- Departmento de Urología, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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Casellas-Grau A, Sumalla EC, Lleras M, Vives J, Sirgo A, León C, Rodríguez A, Campos G, Valverde Y, Borràs JM, Ochoa C. The role of posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth on online information use in breast cancer survivors. Psychooncology 2018; 27:1971-1978. [PMID: 29740909 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Revised: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Changes perceived as both positive (eg, posttraumatic growth [PTG]) and negative (eg, posttraumatic stress symptoms [PTSS]) have been associated with intensive Internet use among breast cancer survivors. In this multicenter study, we analyzed the role of PTG and PTSS on the amount of time spent looking for online cancer information, its content, and its psychological impact. METHODS Posttraumatic stress symptoms and PTG were assessed in 182 breast cancer survivors by using the Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist and Post-traumatic Growth Inventory questionnaires. Subjects also completed a questionnaire about their behavior when looking for online illness-related information (ie, time spent, type of contents, and psychological impact). RESULTS Posttraumatic stress symptoms positively correlated with the amount of time spent looking for cancer-related information, including both medical and psychosocial content. By contrast, PTG showed no relationships with the amount of time, but with a predominant search for cancer-related psychosocial information. The psychological impact of online information was associated with participants' levels of PTG and/or PTSS. Whereas PTG was related to a decrease of women's hope, PTSS was linked to the perception of being less conscious or inadequately informed about the illness, thereby increasing feelings of distress. CONCLUSIONS Posttraumatic stress symptoms and PTG show relationships with the amount of time spent online, the type of information accessed online, and the psychological impact of Internet use. Health professionals should prescribe online information according to the psychological response to cancer. There is a need for professional-led online resources to provide patients with timely information as well as support sites to facilitate psychological adjustment.
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- A Casellas-Grau
- Institut Català d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain.,Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Català d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Català d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain.,Hospital Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, Spain
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- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hospital Sant Joan de Reus, Tarragona, Spain
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- Hospital Parc Taulí de Sabadell i Consorci Hospitalari de Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Català d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Català d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Català d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Català d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain.,Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Català d'Oncologia, Barcelona, Spain.,Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain.,Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Arora A, Jalali RK, Vohora D. Relevance of the Weber effect in contemporary pharmacovigilance of oncology drugs. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2017; 13:1195-1203. [PMID: 28979130 PMCID: PMC5602442 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s137144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Numerous reporting biases have been known to affect spontaneous reporting databases. The Weber effect, which constitutes a peak in adverse event (AE) reporting of a drug at the end of second year after regulatory approval followed by a continuous decline thereafter, has been considered an important bias for a long time. The existence of this bias in AE reporting of oncology drugs remains an underevaluated area, prompting a targeted examination. Methods The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) was studied for AE reporting patterns of 5 years of 15 new molecular entities (NMEs) and biologics used in oncology. This 5-year period started from the USFDA date of approval for the NMEs and biologics. The number of AEs reported for each of the drugs was plotted against time (years). The AE reporting patterns were specifically examined for the existence of the Weber effect. In addition, AE reporting rate patterns of 5 years of seven NMEs and biologics used in oncology were examined. Results A total of 50,630 AE reports were logged in to the FAERS for all 15 drugs examined for AE reporting patterns. We observed five distinct AE reporting patterns for 15 drugs; however, none of the AE patterns were identical to the Weber effect. We did not observe a consistent AE reporting rate pattern for the seven drugs examined for AE reporting rates. With the exception of one drug (cetuximab), none of the drugs exhibited a second-year peak in AE reporting rates. This peak was not followed by continuous decline in AE reporting rate thereafter. Conclusion This study does not support the existence of the Weber effect in AE reporting of oncology drugs. The contemporary AE reporting of oncology drugs does not exhibit a consistent pattern.
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- Ankur Arora
- School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.,Medical Affairs and Clinical Research, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India.,Medical Affairs and Clinical Research, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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- School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India
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Lyu KX, Zhao J, Wang B, Xiong GX, Yang WQ, Liu QH, Zhu XL, Sun W, Jiang AY, Wen WP, Lei WB. Smartphone Application WeChat for Clinical Follow-up of Discharged Patients with Head and Neck Tumors: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Chin Med J (Engl) 2017; 129:2816-2823. [PMID: 27900995 PMCID: PMC5146789 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.194635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background: Nowadays, social media tools such as short message service, Twitter, video, and web-based systems are more and more used in clinical follow-up, making clinical follow-up much more time- and cost-effective than ever before. However, as the most popular social media in China, little is known about the utility of smartphone WeChat application in follow-up. In this study, we aimed to investigate the feasibility and superiority of WeChat application in clinical follow-up. Methods: A total of 108 patients diagnosed with head and neck tumor were randomized to WeChat follow-up (WFU) group or telephone follow-up (TFU) group for 6-month follow-up. The follow-ups were delivered by WeChat or telephone at 2 weeks, 1, 2, 3, and 6 months to the patients after being discharged. The study measurements were time consumption for follow-up delivery, total economic cost, lost-to-follow-up rate, and overall satisfaction for the follow-up method. Results: Time consumption in WFU group for each patient (23.36 ± 6.16 min) was significantly shorter than that in TFU group (42.89 ± 7.15 min) (P < 0.001); total economic cost in WFU group (RMB 90 Yuan) was much lower than that in TFU group (RMB 196 Yuan). Lost-to-follow-up rate in the WFU group was 7.02% (4/57) compared with TFU group, 9.80% (5/51), while no significance was observed (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.176–2.740; P = 0.732). The overall satisfaction rate in WFU group was 94.34% (50/53) compared with 80.43% (37/46) in TFU group (95% CI: 0.057–0.067; P = 0.034). Conclusions: The smartphone WeChat application was found to be a viable option for follow-up in discharged patients with head and neck tumors. WFU was time-effective, cost-effective, and convenient in communication. This doctor-led follow-up model has the potential to establish a good physician-patient relationship by enhancing dynamic communications and providing individual health instructions. Trial Registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR-IOR-15007498; http://www.chictr.org.cn/ showproj.aspx?proj=12613.
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- Ke-Xing Lyu
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518036, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Affiliated Futian Hospital of Guangdong Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518033, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China
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Guéguen A, Maillart E, Gallice T, Allaf B. Evaluation of French-language internet sites dealing with multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler J Exp Transl Clin 2017; 2:2055217316652419. [PMID: 28607728 PMCID: PMC5433325 DOI: 10.1177/2055217316652419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2016] [Accepted: 05/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background Information available on the internet has changed patient–neurologist relationships.
Its evaluation for multiple sclerosis is only partial, regardless of the language
used. Objective We aim to evaluate the content quality and ranking indexes of French-language sites
dealing with multiple sclerosis. Methods Two French terms and three search engines were used to identify the sites whose ranking
indexes were calculated according to their positions on each page designated by the
search engines. Three evaluators used the DISCERN questionnaire to assess the content
quality of the 25 selected sites. The sites were classified according to the mean of the
evaluators’ grades. Grading agreement between evaluators was calculated. Ranking indexes
were computed as a rank/100. Results Content level was deemed mediocre, with poor referencing of the information provided.
The naïve and two expert evaluators’ grades differed. Content quality disparity was
found within the different website categories, except for institutional sites. No
correlation was found between content quality and ranking index. Conclusion The information available was heterogeneous. Physicians should guide patients in their
internet searches for information so that they can benefit from good-quality input which
is potentially able to improve their management.
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- Antoine Guéguen
- Service de Neurologie, Fondation Ophtalmologique A. de Rothschild, Paris, France
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Lee K, Hoti K, Hughes JD, Emmerton L. Dr Google Is Here to Stay but Health Care Professionals Are Still Valued: An Analysis of Health Care Consumers' Internet Navigation Support Preferences. J Med Internet Res 2017; 19:e210. [PMID: 28615156 PMCID: PMC5489708 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.7489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2017] [Revised: 03/28/2017] [Accepted: 04/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background The Internet offers great opportunities for consumers to be informed about their health. However, concerns have been raised regarding its impact on the traditional health consumer-health professional relationship. Our recent survey of 400 Australian adults identified that over half of consumers required some form of navigational support in locating appropriate Web-based health information. We propose that support provided by health professionals would be preferred by consumers; this preference is regardless of whether consumers have a need for navigational support. Secondary analysis of the survey dataset is presented here to quantify consumer-reported support preferences and barriers when navigating Web-based health information. Objective We aimed to quantitatively identify consumers’ support preferences for locating Web-based health information and their barriers when navigating Web-based health information. We also aimed to compare such preferences and barriers between consumers identified as needing and not needing support when locating Web-based health information. Methods Chi-square (χ2) tests identified whether each listed support preference differed between subgroups of consumers classified as needing (n=205, 51.3%) or not needing (n=195, 48.8%) navigational support; degree of association, via phi coefficient (φ) tests, were also considered to ascertain the likely practical significance of any differences. This was repeated for each listed barrier. Free-text responses regarding additional support preferences were descriptively analyzed and compared with the quantitative findings to provide a richer understanding of desired support for health information searches. Results Of the 400 respondents, the most preferred mode of navigational support was involvement of health professionals; this was reported by participants identified as needing and not needing navigational support. While there was a significant difference between groups, the degree of association was small (χ21 [N=400]=13.2; P<.001; φ=.18). Qualitative data from the free-text responses supported consumers’ desire for health professional involvement. The two most commonly reported barriers when navigating desired Web-based health information were (1) volume of available information and (2) inconsistency of information between sources; these were reported by participants with and without a need for navigational support. While participants identified with a need for navigational support were more likely to report volume (χ21 [N=387]= 4.40; P=.04; φ=.11) and inconsistency of information (χ21 [N=387]= 16.10, P<.001, φ=.20) as barriers, the degrees of association were small to moderate. Conclusions Despite concerns in the literature that the popularity of the Internet could compromise the health consumer-health professional relationship, our findings suggest the contrary. Our findings showed that health professionals were found to be the most commonly preferred mode of navigational support, even among consumers classified as not needing navigational support. Further research into how health professionals could assist consumers with Web-based health information seeking could strengthen the health consumer-health professional relationship amidst the growing use of “Dr Google.”
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- Kenneth Lee
- Division of Pharmacy, School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.,Division of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Albania
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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Petrič G, Atanasova S, Kamin T. Impact of Social Processes in Online Health Communities on Patient Empowerment in Relationship With the Physician: Emergence of Functional and Dysfunctional Empowerment. J Med Internet Res 2017; 19:e74. [PMID: 28288953 PMCID: PMC5368349 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.7002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Revised: 02/10/2017] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Substantial research demonstrates the importance of online health communities (OHCs) for patient empowerment, although the impact on the patient-physician relationship is understudied. Patient empowerment also occurs in relationship with the physician, but studies of OHCs mostly disregard this. The question also remains about the nature and consequences of this empowerment, as it might be based on the limited validity of some information in OHCs. Objective The main purpose of this study was to examine the impact of social processes in OHCs (information exchange with users and health professional moderators, social support, finding meaning, and self-expressing) on functional and dysfunctional patient empowerment in relationship with the physician (PERP). This impact was investigated by taking into account moderating role of eHealth literacy and physician’s paternalism. Method An email list–based Web survey on a simple random sample of 25,000 registered users of the most popular general OHC in Slovenia was conducted. A total of 1572 respondents completed the survey. The analyses were conducted on a subsample of 591 regular users, who had visited a physician at least once in the past 2 years. To estimate the impact of social processes in OHC on functional and dysfunctional PERP, we performed a series of hierarchical regression analyses. To determine the moderating role of eHealth literacy and the perceived physician characteristics, interactions were included in the regression analyses. Results The mean age of the respondents in the sample was 37.6 years (SD 10.3) and 83.3% were females. Factor analyses of the PERP revealed a five-factor structure with acceptable fit (root-mean-square error of approximation =.06). Most important results are that functional self-efficacy is positively predicted by information exchange with health professional moderators (beta=.12, P=.02), information exchange with users (beta=.12, P=.05), and giving social support (beta=.13, P=.02), but negatively predicted with receiving social support (beta=−.21, P<.001). Functional control is also predicted by information exchange with health professional moderators (beta=.16, P=.005). Dysfunctional control and competence are inhibited by information exchanges with health professionals (beta=−.12, P=.03), whereas dysfunctional self-efficacy is inhibited by self-expressing (beta=−.12, P=.05). The process of finding meaning likely leads to the development of dysfunctional competences and control if the physician is perceived to be paternalistic (beta=.14, P=.03). Under the condition of high eHealth literacy, the process of finding meaning will inhibit the development of dysfunctional competences and control (beta=−.17, P=.01). Conclusions Social processes in OHCs do not have a uniform impact on PERP. This impact is moderated by eHealth literacy and physician paternalism. Exchanging information with health professional moderators in OHCs is the most important factor for stimulating functional PERP as well as diminishing dysfunctional PERP. Social support in OHCs plays an ambiguous role, often making patients behave in a strategic, uncooperative way toward physicians.
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- Gregor Petrič
- Centre for Methodology and Informatics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Centre for Methodology and Informatics, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Centre for Social Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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San Giorgi MRM, de Groot OSD, Dikkers FG. Quality and readability assessment of websites related to recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. Laryngoscope 2017; 127:2293-2297. [PMID: 28233911 PMCID: PMC5638064 DOI: 10.1002/lary.26521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objective Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a rare disease for which a limited number of information sources for patients exist. The role of the Internet in the patient–physician relationship is increasing. More and more patients search for online health information, which should be of good quality and easy readable. The study aim was to investigate the quality and readability of English online health information about RRP. Study Design Quality and readability assessment of online information. Methods Relevant information was collected using three different search engines and seven different search terms. Quality was assessed with the DISCERN instrument. The Flesch Reading Ease Score (FRES) and average grade level (AGL) were determined to measure readability of the English websites. Results Fifty‐one English websites were included. The mean DISCERN score of the websites is 28.1 ± 9.7 (poor quality); the mean FRES is 41.3 ± 14.9 (difficult to read); and the mean AGL is 12.6 ± 2.3. Conclusion The quality and readability of English websites about RRP is alarmingly poor. Level of Evidence NA. Laryngoscope, 127:2293–2297, 2017
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- Michel R M San Giorgi
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Graduate School of Medical Sciences (Cancer Research Center Groningen), Groningen, The Netherlands.,Groningen Papilloma Studies, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Graduate School of Medical Sciences (Cancer Research Center Groningen), Groningen, The Netherlands.,Groningen Papilloma Studies, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, University of Amsterdam, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Tan SSL, Goonawardene N. Internet Health Information Seeking and the Patient-Physician Relationship: A Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2017. [PMID: 28104579 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.5729.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND With online health information becoming increasingly popular among patients, concerns have been raised about the impact of patients' Internet health information-seeking behavior on their relationship with physicians. Therefore, it is pertinent to understand the influence of online health information on the patient-physician relationship. OBJECTIVE Our objective was to systematically review existing research on patients' Internet health information seeking and its influence on the patient-physician relationship. METHODS We systematically searched PubMed and key medical informatics, information systems, and communication science journals covering the period of 2000 to 2015. Empirical articles that were in English were included. We analyzed the content covering themes in 2 broad categories: factors affecting patients' discussion of online findings during consultations and implications for the patient-physician relationship. RESULTS We identified 18 articles that met the inclusion criteria and the quality requirement for the review. The articles revealed barriers, facilitators, and demographic factors that influence patients' disclosure of online health information during consultations and the different mechanisms patients use to reveal these findings. Our review also showed the mechanisms in which online information could influence patients' relationship with their physicians. CONCLUSIONS Results of this review contribute to the understanding of the patient-physician relationship of Internet-informed patients. Our main findings show that Internet health information seeking can improve the patient-physician relationship depending on whether the patient discusses the information with the physician and on their prior relationship. As patients have better access to health information through the Internet and expect to be more engaged in health decision making, traditional models of the patient-provider relationship and communication strategies must be revisited to adapt to this changing demographic.
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- Sharon Swee-Lin Tan
- Center for Health Informatics, Department of Information Systems, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- SMU -TCS iCity lab, Singapore Management University, Singapore, Singapore
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Tan SSL, Goonawardene N. Internet Health Information Seeking and the Patient-Physician Relationship: A Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2017; 19:e9. [PMID: 28104579 PMCID: PMC5290294 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.5729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 534] [Impact Index Per Article: 76.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Revised: 10/26/2016] [Accepted: 11/23/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background With online health information becoming increasingly popular among patients, concerns have been raised about the impact of patients’ Internet health information-seeking behavior on their relationship with physicians. Therefore, it is pertinent to understand the influence of online health information on the patient-physician relationship. Objective Our objective was to systematically review existing research on patients’ Internet health information seeking and its influence on the patient-physician relationship. Methods We systematically searched PubMed and key medical informatics, information systems, and communication science journals covering the period of 2000 to 2015. Empirical articles that were in English were included. We analyzed the content covering themes in 2 broad categories: factors affecting patients’ discussion of online findings during consultations and implications for the patient-physician relationship. Results We identified 18 articles that met the inclusion criteria and the quality requirement for the review. The articles revealed barriers, facilitators, and demographic factors that influence patients’ disclosure of online health information during consultations and the different mechanisms patients use to reveal these findings. Our review also showed the mechanisms in which online information could influence patients’ relationship with their physicians. Conclusions Results of this review contribute to the understanding of the patient-physician relationship of Internet-informed patients. Our main findings show that Internet health information seeking can improve the patient-physician relationship depending on whether the patient discusses the information with the physician and on their prior relationship. As patients have better access to health information through the Internet and expect to be more engaged in health decision making, traditional models of the patient-provider relationship and communication strategies must be revisited to adapt to this changing demographic.
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- Sharon Swee-Lin Tan
- Center for Health Informatics, Department of Information Systems, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- SMU -TCS iCity lab, Singapore Management University, Singapore, Singapore
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Rahmqvist M, Bara AC. Patients retrieving additional information via the Internet: A trend analysis in a Swedish population, 2000—05. Scand J Public Health 2016; 35:533-9. [PMID: 17852982 DOI: 10.1080/14034940701280750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Aims: To examine the trends over five years for patients' seeking online additional health information about their disease/ health problem to what the doctor has been giving, and investigate any differences in information-seeking behaviour according to age, gender, self-perceived health status, living area, and type of medical encounter. Methods: Data from three independent surveys conducted in 2000, 2002, and 2005 of a population with a recent experience of outpatient care[n]typesetter: please remove blue shading here and elsewhere[/n], including 24,800 respondents aged between 20 and 95, were analysed in a trend analysis and a logistic regression regarding background factors that may influence the seeking behaviour. Results: During the study period, there was a significant increase in Internet use in most age groups. The total use among men 20—95 years old increased from 7% in 2000 to 18% in 2005 and from 9% to 25% for women respectively. The predictors for using the Internet as a source of information were: age, gender, self-perceived health status, living area, and the type of medical encounter (first or repeated). In 2005, women aged 20—49 used the Internet as a source to a significantly greater extent than men, even when all background factors were controlled for (OR 1.46 and CI 1.21—1.77). Conclusions: Swedish patients, especially the young and middle-aged, are to a substantial degree using the Internet to gather additional information on their disease. The benefits of this increase include more informed patients; however, there are inherent quality issues that require strategies for ensuring public access to high-quality health information online.
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- Mikael Rahmqvist
- Center for Medical Technology Assessment, Department of Health and Society, Linköpings Universitet, Sweden.
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Abdul-Muhsin H, Tyson M, Raghu S, Humphreys M. The Informed Patient: An Analysis of Information Seeking Behavior and Surgical Outcomes Among Men With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Am J Mens Health 2016; 11:147-153. [PMID: 26614445 DOI: 10.1177/1557988315617527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The Internet has placed considerable information at the disposal of patients, but the sources for credible and accurate information may be difficult for a layperson to discern. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in elderly men can be treated with different surgical interventions. The purpose of this research was to determine information seeking behaviors (ISB) of BPH patients before and after each type of surgery. All patients who underwent surgical intervention for BPH at a tertiary training center between January 2007 and January 2013 were included in this study. A comprehensive questionnaire regarding their ISB was sent through a third-party survey center. The following areas were examined: (1) the patient's opinion regarding information sources of BPH and its treatment, (2) the extent of ISB for each patient and its relation to the type of surgical intervention he eventually underwent, and (3) the relationship between the extent of ISB and the patient's final satisfaction. The results indicated that the majority of patients felt that it is relatively easy to find information about BPH and its treatment. Most of the patient started with either general online search engines or used the hospital website. Patients who explored more sources of information ended up choosing a more specific and sophisticated procedure. Generally, patients used fewer sources postoperatively regardless of the procedure they underwent. There was no correlation between the extent of ISB and overall satisfaction ( r = -0.0719, p = .1610) and regret ( r = -0.0436, p = .3945).
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- 1 Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Wei MH. Patterns of Reasons for Taiwanese Adults' Health Information-Seeking Efforts: A Latent Class Analysis Approach. JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2016; 21:782-789. [PMID: 27315197 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2016.1157656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The aims of this study were to use latent class analysis (LCA) to identify subgroups of adults in Taiwan based on their reasons for seeking health information and to explore predictors of subgroup membership. A questionnaire survey of 752 adults from 25 communities in Taiwan was conducted. LCA was used to identify distinct classes of participants; latent class regression was performed to identify factors predicting latent class membership. Three classes emerged through LCA. The Health-Improving Group (50.40%) reported high probabilities of reasons relevant to improving their or someone else's health but low probabilities of reasons relevant to patient-provider interaction. The Active Group (32.98%) showed high probabilities of almost all of the reasons for seeking health information. The Passive Group (16.62%) showed low probabilities across all of the reasons. Compared to the Health-Improving Group, the Active Group was significantly more likely to have higher education and perceive higher information-seeking self-efficacy. The individuals in the Passive Group were significantly more likely to be male, be younger, have lower health literacy, and have fewer years of education than those in the Health-Improving Group. This LCA approach can provide important information on how communication strategies should be applied to different population subgroups.
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- Mi-Hsiu Wei
- a Department of Communication Studies , Tzu Chi University , Hualien City , Taiwan
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Tanis M, Hartmann T, Te Poel F. Online health anxiety and consultation satisfaction: A quantitative exploratory study on their relations. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2016; 99:1227-1232. [PMID: 26873545 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2014] [Revised: 01/26/2016] [Accepted: 01/29/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The present study explores how seeking online information may affect satisfaction with the doctor consultation and what role health anxiety plays in this context. METHODS A survey was conducted asking patients in doctors' offices about their online seeking for health information and measuring health anxiety prior to the consultation, and their satisfaction with the consultation afterwards (N= 239). RESULTS Results showed that health anxiety is positively related to seeking online health information and that health anxious people are less satisfied with the doctor consultation. Furthermore, people searching more extensively appreciated the duration of their physician's consultation less, but only if they were relatively health anxious. CONCLUSIONS The internet has significantly changed how patients can prepare themselves prior to the doctor consultation. This may have a negative effect on the satisfaction with the consultation, especially for people that are health anxious. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Doctors should be aware that online health information seeking affects the satisfaction with the consultation, especially for health anxious individuals.
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- Martin Tanis
- Department of Communication Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Communication Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Communication Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Wang K, Wan M, Wang RS, Weng Z. Opportunities for Web-based Drug Repositioning: Searching for Potential Antihypertensive Agents with Hypotension Adverse Events. J Med Internet Res 2016; 18:e76. [PMID: 27036325 PMCID: PMC4833875 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.4541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2015] [Revised: 12/02/2015] [Accepted: 01/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Drug repositioning refers to the process of developing new indications for existing drugs. As a phenotypic indicator of drug response in humans, clinical side effects may provide straightforward signals and unique opportunities for drug repositioning. Objective We aimed to identify drugs frequently associated with hypotension adverse reactions (ie, the opposite condition of hypertension), which could be potential candidates as antihypertensive agents. Methods We systematically searched the electronic records of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) through the openFDA platform to assess the association between hypotension incidence and antihypertensive therapeutic effect regarding a list of 683 drugs. Results Statistical analysis of FAERS data demonstrated that those drugs frequently co-occurring with hypotension events were more likely to have antihypertensive activity. Ranked by the statistical significance of frequent hypotension reporting, the well-known antihypertensive drugs were effectively distinguished from others (with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve > 0.80 and a normalized discounted cumulative gain of 0.77). In addition, we found a series of antihypertensive agents (particularly drugs originally developed for treating nervous system diseases) among the drugs with top significant reporting, suggesting the good potential of Web-based and data-driven drug repositioning. Conclusions We found several candidate agents among the hypotension-related drugs on our list that may be redirected for lowering blood pressure. More important, we showed that a pharmacovigilance system could alternatively be used to identify antihypertensive agents and sustainably create opportunities for drug repositioning.
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- Kejian Wang
- CoMed Technology & Consulting Co., Ltd., Hong Kong, China
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Thompson A. Hippocrates and the smart phone: The evolving parent and doctor relationship. J Paediatr Child Health 2016; 52:366-9. [PMID: 27145497 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.13170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Andrew Thompson
- Faculty of Education and Social Work, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Roettl J, Bidmon S, Terlutter R. What Predicts Patients' Willingness to Undergo Online Treatment and Pay for Online Treatment? Results from a Web-Based Survey to Investigate the Changing Patient-Physician Relationship. J Med Internet Res 2016; 18:e32. [PMID: 26846162 PMCID: PMC4782912 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.5244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2015] [Revised: 12/17/2015] [Accepted: 01/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Substantial research has focused on patients’ health information–seeking behavior on the Internet, but little is known about the variables that may predict patients’ willingness to undergo online treatment and willingness to pay additionally for online treatment. Objective This study analyzed sociodemographic variables, psychosocial variables, and variables of Internet usage to predict willingness to undergo online treatment and willingness to pay additionally for online treatment offered by the general practitioner (GP). Methods An online survey of 1006 randomly selected German patients was conducted. The sample was drawn from an e-panel maintained by GfK HealthCare. Missing values were imputed; 958 usable questionnaires were analyzed. Variables with multi-item measurement were factor analyzed. Willingness to undergo online treatment and willingness to pay additionally for online treatment offered by the GP were predicted using 2 multiple regression models. Results Exploratory factor analyses revealed that the disposition of patients’ personality to engage in information-searching behavior on the Internet was unidimensional. Exploratory factor analysis with the variables measuring the motives for Internet usage led to 2 separate factors: perceived usefulness (PU) of the Internet for health-related information searching and social motives for information searching on the Internet. Sociodemographic variables did not serve as significant predictors for willingness to undergo online treatment offered by the GP, whereas PU (B=.092, P=.08), willingness to communicate with the GP more often in the future (B=.495, P<.001), health-related information–seeking personality (B=.369, P<.001), actual use of online communication with the GP (B=.198, P<.001), and social motive (B=.178, P=.002) were significant predictors. Age, gender, satisfaction with the GP, social motive, and trust in the GP had no significant impact on the willingness to pay additionally for online treatment, but it was predicted by health-related information–seeking personality (B=.127, P=.07), PU (B=–.098, P=.09), willingness to undergo online treatment (B=.391, P<.001), actual use of online communication with the GP (B=.192, P=.001), highest education level (B=.178, P<.001), monthly household net income (B=.115, P=.01), and willingness to communicate with the GP online more often in the future (B=.076, P=.03). Conclusions Age, gender, and trust in the GP were not significant predictors for either willingness to undergo online treatment or to pay additionally for online treatment. Willingness to undergo online treatment was partly determined by the actual use of online communication with the GP, willingness to communicate online with the GP, health information–seeking personality, and social motivation for such behavior. Willingness to pay extra for online treatment was influenced by the monthly household net income category and education level. The results of this study are useful for online health care providers and physicians who are considering offering online treatments as a viable number of patients would appreciate the possibility of undergoing an online treatment offered by their GP.
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- Johanna Roettl
- Alpen-Adria Universitaet Klagenfurt, Department of Marketing and International Management, Klagenfurt, Austria.
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