Internet como suporte à pessoa com lesão medular: padrões de uso e reabilitação

Abstract

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is expanding in the health fi eld and triggering changes in the relationship between professionals and patients. Considering the current relevance of this issue, this study was conducted to identify the usage patterns and perceptions concerning the internet of people with acquired spinal cord injuries. Statistically signifi cant differences were found between the usage time and the infl uence of the internet before and after injury. Although the respondents' usage pattern is similar to that of the general population, some particularities were identifi ed, which require the attention of specialized rehabilitation services in order to improve service routines. Further research is recommended at different levels of care delivery. Keywords: rehabilitation, spinal cord (wounds and injury), internet, communication and technology Internet como Suporte à Pessoa com Lesão Medular: Padrões de Uso e ReabilitaçãoResumo: As Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TIC) estão em expansão na área da saúde e desencadeiam transformações nas relações profi ssional-usuário. Considerando, portanto, a relevância atual deste tema, o presente estudo foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de conhecer os padrões de uso e a percepção sobre internet de pessoas com lesão medular adquirida. Constataram-se diferenças estatisticamente signifi cativas entre o tempo de uso e a infl uência da internet antes e após a lesão. Apesar de se verifi car padrão de uso similar ao da população geral, identifi caram-se especifi cidades que requerem atenção dos serviços especializados de reabilitação, no intuito de aprimorar rotinas de atendimento. Recomendamse mais pesquisas em diferentes níveis assistenciais.Palavras-chave: reabilitação, lesão medular, internet (rede de computador), comunicação e tecnologia

The Use of the Internet by the Patient After Bariatric Surgery: Contributions and Obstacles for the Follow-Up of Multidisciplinary Monitoring

“…Another aspect relates to the better use of the network by patients and health professionals. The search tools on the internet most used by the participants was similar to that identified in other studies 1 , 3 , 17 , 19 , the sites of the institutions in which the patient is assisted as well as those that centralize the information on bariatric surgery, such as the Brazilian Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. They are used less than Facebook and research tools.…”

“…It is noteworthy that the literature has pointed to the increasing demand for information online instead of medical appointments, as well as the replacement of medical care or the information provided by health professionals for the information the internet 3 , 17 , 18 . Is also noteworthy, that the majority of participants also participated in social network related to bariatric surgery, which reflects the growing role that social networking has taken to many patients, not only as a search resource for information, but also for interactions with similar people, looking for social support, fostering hope and quality of life 7 , 12 .…”

“…There are also those who can fidget with the possibility to occur replacement of care or medical guidelines for internet information. Last but not least, many professionals fear the occurrence of possible somatization symptoms by misunderstanding of the information or access to false information 3 , 5 , 11 , 12 , 17 , 18 , 19 .…”

“…On the other hand, the inappropriate use of the internet can present some dangers: a) incomplete access, contradictions, inaccuracy, fraudulent and even compromised instructions, due in part to the conflict of interest between scientific evidence and marketing strategies of large companies; b) trigger somatic symptoms or psychological interference by misunderstanding the informations or by contact with false information; c) facilitate auto-medication; d) believes that it is possible to replace health care or information provided by health professionals, for information from the internet; e) prioritize the search for information online, instead of doctor visits 35, 7 , 11 , 12 , 17 , 18 , 19 .…”

Sexualidade: implicações no cotidiano de pessoas com lesão medular

“…Ela tem a função de conectar pessoas que estão em diferentes partes do mundo, além de trazer informações e entretenimento. 53 Com o avanço tecnológico e a rapidez que essas informações se propagam, esse meio de busca auxilia àqueles que se debruçam sobre ele. E quando se trata de assuntos cujo tema seja sexualidade, não é diferente.…”