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Wecker H, Maier D, Ziehfreund S, Fox FAU, Erhard I, Vehreschild JJ, Zink A. Cancer incidence and digital information seeking in Germany: a retrospective observational study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:10184. [PMID: 38702333 PMCID: PMC11068859 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60267-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024] Open
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Awareness is vital for cancer prevention. US studies show a strong link between web searches and cancer incidence. In Europe, the relationship remains unclear. This study characterizes regional and temporal relationships between cancer incidence and web searches and investigates the content of searches related to breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, and testicular cancer, brain tumors, and melanoma in Germany (July 2018-December 2019). Aggregate data from Google Ads Keyword Planner and national cancer registry data were analyzed. Spearman's correlation coefficient (rS) examined associations between cancer incidence and web search, repeated measures correlation (rrm) assessed time trends and searches were qualitatively categorized. The frequency of malignancy-related web searches correlated with cancer incidence (rS = 0.88, P = 0.007), e.g., breast cancer had more queries than the lower-incidence cervical cancer. Seasonally, incidence and searches followed similar patterns, peaking in spring and fall, except for melanoma. Correlations between entity incidence and searches (0.037 ≤ rrm ≤ 0.208) varied regionally. Keywords mainly focused on diagnosis, symptoms, and general information, with variations between entities. In Germany, web searches correlated with regional and seasonal incidence, revealing differences between North/East and South/West. These insights may help improve prevention strategies by identifying regional needs and assessing impact of awareness campaigns.
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- Hannah Wecker
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Medical Department 2 (Hematology/Oncology and Infectious Diseases), Center for Internal Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Frankfurt/Mainz and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Medical Department 2 (Hematology/Oncology and Infectious Diseases), Center for Internal Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Medical Department 2 (Hematology/Oncology and Infectious Diseases), Center for Internal Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), Partner Site Frankfurt/Mainz and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Medical Department 2 (Hematology/Oncology and Infectious Diseases), Center for Internal Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Department I for Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- German Centre for Infection Research (DZIF), Partner Site Bonn-Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Wecker H, Höllerl L, Schick TS, Biedermann T, Zink A, Ziehfreund S. Patient Journey und krankheitsbezogene Nutzung digitaler Medien: Eine Querschnittsstudie unter Dermatologie-Patienten in Deutschland: Patient journey and disease-related digital media usage: A cross-sectional study among dermatology patients across Germany. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2024; 22:377-388. [PMID: 38450942 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.15311_g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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ZusammenfassungHintergrund und ZieleZiel dieser Studie war es, die Auswirkungen der Nutzung gesundheitsbezogener digitaler Medien auf die Arzt‐Patienten‐Beziehung und die Patient Journey (Weg des Patienten durch alle Phasen seiner Erkrankung) zu untersuchen, um positive Veränderungen in der dermatologischen Praxis zu bewirken.Patienten und MethodikVon Juni bis November 2022 füllten Personen mit Hautkrankheiten in Deutschland einen Fragebogen zur Bewertung der gesundheitsbezogenen Nutzung digitaler Medien, der E‐Health‐Kompetenz, des Einflusses der Nutzung digitaler Medien auf die Arzt‐Patienten‐Beziehung und die Patient Journey sowie soziodemografischer und gesundheitlicher Merkmale aus. Die Daten wurden deskriptiv und mittels linearer Regressionen analysiert.ErgebnisseInsgesamt wurden 919 Teilnehmer analysiert (medianes Alter: 47,00, Interquartilsbereich [28,00; 61,00] Jahre, weiblich: 53,6%, Nutzer digitaler Medien im Kontext der Erkrankung: 56,8%). Google und Online‐Enzyklopädien wurden am häufigsten vor und nach der dermatologischen Konsultation genutzt. Online‐Selbsthilfegruppen wurden von 76,3% der nicht behandelten Teilnehmer in Anspruch genommen. Die Nutzung digitaler Medien hatte keinen Einfluss auf die Arzt‐Patienten‐Beziehung und wirkte sich positiv auf die Patient Journey aus. Positive Auswirkungen wurden mit höherer E‐Health‐Kompetenz, Zufriedenheit mit der Qualität digitaler Medien, Bedeutung digitaler Medien, ländlichem Wohnsitz, höherem Bildungsniveau und Vertrauen in Dermatologen in Verbindung gebracht.SchlussfolgerungenDie dermatologische Versorgung in Arztpraxen kann vom Potenzial digitaler Gesundheitsmedien profitieren. Eine evidenzbasierte digitale Gesundheitsplattform ist erforderlich, um die E‐Health‐Kompetenz der Betroffenen zu erhöhen und ihre Zufriedenheit mit der Qualität digitaler Medien zu verbessern.
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- Hannah Wecker
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technische Universität München, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technische Universität München, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technische Universität München, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technische Universität München, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technische Universität München, München, Deutschland
- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Schweden
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technische Universität München, München, Deutschland
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Wecker H, Höllerl L, Schick TS, Biedermann T, Zink A, Ziehfreund S. Patient journey and disease-related digital media usage: A cross-sectional study among dermatology patients across Germany. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2024; 22:377-387. [PMID: 38308182 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.15311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES This study aimed to fill the gap of evidence-based data by examining the impact of health-related digital media use's impact on the patient-physician relationship and patient journey, with the goal of driving positive changes in office-based dermatological practice. PATIENTS AND METHODS German individuals with skin conditions completed a questionnaire assessing health-related digital media use, eHealth literacy, impact of digital media use on the patient-physician relationship and patient journey, and sociodemographic and health characteristics from June to November 2022, followed by descriptive analysis and linear regressions. RESULTS Overall, 919 participants were analyzed (median age: 47.00, interquartile range [28.00; 61.00] years, female: 53.6%, health-related digital media users: 56.8%). Google and online encyclopedias were commonly used before and after dermatological consultations. Online self-help groups were used by 75% of non-treated participants. Digital media use had no impact on the patient-physician relationship and a positive impact on the patient journey. Positive impacts were associated with higher eHealth literacy, satisfaction with digital media quality, importance of digital media, rural residence, high education, and trust in dermatologists. CONCLUSIONS The potential of health-related digital media in office-based dermatological care necessitates the drive of an evidence-based digital health platform to improve eHealth literacy and satisfaction with the quality of digital media among affected individuals.
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- Hannah Wecker
- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Technical University of Munich, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
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Steiner C, Wecker H, Tizek L, Ziehfreund S, Preis S, Pfister K, Oberländer V, Biedermann T, Zink A. Leveraging web search data in Germany to identify unmet needs of contraceptives on a population-based level: A longitudinal retrospective study. WOMEN'S HEALTH (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2024; 20:17455057241256919. [PMID: 38817049 PMCID: PMC11143866 DOI: 10.1177/17455057241256919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND There are a variety of possible contraceptives available. While medical advice is an important resource for selecting the individual contraceptive, previous research has shown that the Internet has become an increasingly important source of health care information. OBJECTIVES This study aims to identify key trends in contraception-related web searches in Germany and thus allows conclusions about preferences and unmet needs with regard to pregnancy prevention. DESIGN Longitudinal retrospective study. METHODS Google Ads Keyword Planner was used to identify contraception-related keywords and their search volume in Germany and all federal states between 2018 and 2021. The keywords were categorized based on gender, hormonal/non-hormonal, and different contraceptive methods. Search volume and categories were analyzed for temporal trends, regional differences, and underlying socioeconomic variables. RESULTS The 1481 contraception-related keywords corresponded to 15,081,760 searches. In total, a 56% increase in searches/100,000 inhabitants was observed. Highest mean search volume was observed in categories "woman," "woman/non-hormonal" and "woman/non-hormonal/barrier," respectively, and in the federal state Hamburg, while the lowest was seen in North Rhine-Westphalia. CONCLUSION The increase in search volume reflects a high interest in contraception, particularly in non-hormonal female methods. This stands in contrast to the limited number of effective non-hormonal contraceptives available and points to an unmet need. In addition, the low search volume for male contraceptives demonstrates gender-specific responsibilities regarding family planning in German society.
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- Charlotte Steiner
- School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Robert-Bosch Hospital, Stuttgart, Germany
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- School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Singh SP, Ramprasad A, Luu A, Zaidi R, Siddiqui Z, Pham T. Health Literacy Analytics of Accessible Patient Resources in Cardiovascular Medicine: What are Patients Wanting to Know? Kans J Med 2023; 16:309-315. [PMID: 38298385 PMCID: PMC10829858 DOI: 10.17161/kjm.vol16.20554] [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: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024] Open
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Introduction There remains an increasing utilization of internet-based resources as a first line of medical knowledge. Among patients with cardiovascular disease, these resources often are relied upon for numerous diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. However, the reliability of this information is not fully understood. The aim of this study was to provide a descriptive profile on the literacy quality, readability, and transparency of publicly available educational resources in cardiology. Methods The frequently asked questions and associated online educational articles on common cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic interventions were investigated using publicly available data from the Google RankBrain machine learning algorithm after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Independent raters evaluated questions for Rothwell's Classification and readability calculations. Results Collectively, 520 questions and articles were evaluated across 13 cardiac interventions, resulting in 3,120 readability scores. The sources of articles were most frequently from academic institutions followed by commercial sources. Most questions were classified as "Fact" at 76.0% (n = 395), and questions regarding "Technical Details" of each intervention were the most common subclassification at 56.3% (n = 293). Conclusions Our data show that patients most often are using online search query programs to seek information regarding specific knowledge of each cardiovascular intervention rather than form an evaluation of the intervention. Additionally, these online patient educational resources continue to not meet grade-level reading recommendations.
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- Som P Singh
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
- University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston, Houston, TX
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- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
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- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
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- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
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- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
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- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO
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Wecker H, Tizek L, Ziehfreund S, Kain A, Traidl-Hoffmann C, Zimmermann GS, Scala E, Elberling J, Doll A, Boffa MJ, Schmidt L, Sikora M, Torres T, Ballardini N, Chernyshov PV, Buters J, Biedermann T, Zink A. Impact of asthma in Europe: A comparison of web search data in 21 European countries. World Allergy Organ J 2023; 16:100805. [PMID: 37564904 PMCID: PMC10410582 DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2023.100805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Background Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways and one of the most important non-communicable diseases worldwide. Analyzing crowdsourced data can help understand public interest and unmet needs as well as potential factors influencing search behavior. Objective The study aimed to investigate asthma-related web search data in Europe to identify possible regional and seasonal variations and to assess public interest. Methods Google Ads Keyword Planner was used to measure search volume for search terms related to asthma, allergic asthma, and bronchial asthma in 21 European countries between January 2018 and December 2021. The top 10 keywords of each country were categorized qualitatively. Search volume per 100 000 inhabitants was descriptively assessed in terms of regional and seasonal trends. Spearman correlations between search volume and pollen concentration as well as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases were investigated. Results The median search volume per 100 000 inhabitants for asthma and allergic asthma was highest in Northern and Western Europe, while the highest search volume for bronchial asthma was observed in Western and Eastern regions. A seasonal trend was identified for all search terms and in all regions. Correlations were found between search frequency and pollen load and search behavior and COVID-19 cases. Overall, Europeans were most interested in the diseases in general, their treatment options, and symptoms. Conclusion These results highlighted the need for reliable and region-specific information about the disease and for public campaigns to improve asthma control. The study also emphasizes the importance of using crowdsourced data for a more encompassing overview beyond conventional healthcare data.
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- Hannah Wecker
- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
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- Environmental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
- Institute of Environmental Medicine, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, InnKlinikum, Academic Hospital of the Technical University of Munich, Muehldorf am Inn, Germany
- Department of Internal Medicine I, School of Medicine, University Hospital Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Center—University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna and Center for Molecular Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Depart of Allergy, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Dept of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
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- National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
- Sachs' Children and Youth Hospital, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Science and Education Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, National Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine
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- Center of Allergy & Environment (ZAUM), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Technical University and Helmholtz Center Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Munich, Germany
- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Analyzing web searches for axial spondyloarthritis in Germany: a novel approach to exploring interests and unmet needs. Rheumatol Int 2023; 43:1111-1119. [PMID: 36640175 PMCID: PMC10125933 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-023-05273-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an underdiagnosed condition with a high disease burden. Due to delayed diagnosis and limited access to specialist care, conventional health data might not sufficiently capture the perspective of affected individuals. The aim of this study was to assess public interest, unmet needs, and disease burden of axSpA in Germany through the analysis of thematic, geographic, and temporal patterns in national web search data. Google Ads Keyword Planner was used to identify axSpA-related keywords and their monthly search volume in Germany between January 2017 and December 2020. Identified keywords were qualitatively categorized into six categories. Overall, 265 axSpA-related keywords with a search volume of 3,881,490 queries were identified. Nearly 81% of the total search volume was assigned to the category terms and definition, while 19% referred to either outcomes, symptoms, diagnosis, management, or causes. In the category outcomes, prognostic outcomes like "life expectancy" generated more searches than physical manifestations like "pain". Less populated cities showed significantly more searches per 100,000 inhabitants than larger cities. Searches were seasonally stable with a Germany-wide peak in July 2017. This study provides an overview of public interest in axSpA based on web search data in Germany. The identified search patterns could be used to guide public health campaigns and optimize axSpA management in Germany.
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TIZEK L, WECKER H, SCHNEIDER S, JOHANSSON EK, GIRMAY Y, ZINK A. Eczema-related Web Search Data in Sweden: Investigating Search Patterns and the Influence of Weather. Acta Derm Venereol 2022; 102:adv00810. [PMID: 36065747 PMCID: PMC9811297 DOI: 10.2340/actadv.v102.2937] [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] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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As atopic eczema is triggered by environmental factors, such as temperature, differences in disease burden between and within countries are possible. One method to study this phenomenon is to perform web-search analysis, since the internet is commonly used to retrieve health-related information. This study, investigating the Google search volume regarding eczema in Swedish counties between April 2017 and March 2021, revealed a continuous increase in number of searches and that the search volume was higher in Northern than Southern Sweden. Gotland had the most searches per 100,000 inhabitants. In general, there was a negative correlation between search volume and temperature (r=-0.315, p < 0.001) and hours of sunshine (r=-0.213, p < 0.001), whereas there was a positive association between search volume and wind (r=0.229, p < 0.001). Search engine analysis is a rapid and cost-effective method of examining search behaviour regarding disease among the general population within a country and, thus, can enable the identification of regions with specific interests and needs.
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- Linda TIZEK
- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden,Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden,Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden,Department of Dermatology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Dermatology and Venereology, Department of Medicine Solna, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden,Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine, Munich, Germany
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Tizek L, Schielein MC, Tizek L, Zink A. [Atopic dermatitis-identifying needs in the German population by internet search queries]. Hautarzt 2022; 73:475-484. [PMID: 35294564 PMCID: PMC8925291 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-022-04974-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Hintergrund Das Internet ist eine der wichtigsten Informationsquellen für gesundheitliche Themen für die Allgemeinbevölkerung. Deshalb kann die Analyse von Internetsuchmaschinen dabei helfen, die gesellschaftlichen Interessen und Bedürfnisse bezüglich Erkrankungen zu erfassen. Ziel Ziel dieser Studie war es, die Suchanfragen zu atopischer Dermatitis (AD) in Bezug auf Häufigkeit, Interessenschwerpunkt und zeitliches Auftreten in allen deutschen Bundesländern zu untersuchen, um mögliche regionale Unterschiede zu identifizieren. Material und Methoden Mithilfe des Google Ads Keyword Planner wurden AD relevante Keywords inklusive deren monatlichen Suchvolumens zwischen Januar 2017 und Dezember 2020 identifiziert, die in Interessenschwerpunkte unterteilt wurden. Ergebnisse Es wurden 1419 Keywords gefunden, die ein Suchvolumen von 14.817.610 Anfragen hatten. Das größte Suchvolumen hatte die Kategorie Allgemein (n = 5.970.840), jedoch wurden der Kategorie Lokalisation die meisten Keywords zugeordnet (n = 348). Rund 60 % der Keywords zu Lokalisation bezogen sich auf AD im Gesicht. Von allen Bundesländern hatten Bremen und Hamburg das größte Suchvolumen pro 100.000 Einwohner. Mit über 70 % war ein enormer Anstieg im Suchvolumen zu beobachten, der v. a. 2020 sichtbar wurde. Diskussion Durch diese Internetsuchmaschinenanalyse konnte verdeutlicht werden, welche AD-relevanten Aspekte von besonderer Bedeutung für die Bevölkerung waren, was dabei helfen kann, Informationskampagnen zielgerichtet anzupassen. Zudem unterstreicht die Studie die immer größer werdende Relevanz des Internets als Informationsquelle für gesundheitliche Themen. Zusatzmaterial online Die Online-Version dieses Beitrags (10.1007/s00105-022-04974-x) enthält zusätzliche Tabellen. Beitrag und Zusatzmaterial stehen Ihnen im elektronischen Volltextarchiv auf https://www.springermedizin.de/der-hautarzt zur Verfügung. Sie finden das Zusatzmaterial am Beitragsende unter „Supplementary Information“.
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- Linda Tizek
- Fakultät für Medizin, Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Technische Universität München, Biedersteiner Str. 29, 80802, München, Deutschland.
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- Fakultät für Medizin, Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Technische Universität München, Biedersteiner Str. 29, 80802, München, Deutschland
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- Fakultät für Medizin, Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Technische Universität München, Biedersteiner Str. 29, 80802, München, Deutschland
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- Fakultät für Medizin, Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Technische Universität München, Biedersteiner Str. 29, 80802, München, Deutschland
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