The Effect of the Internet on the Patient-Doctor Relationship in a Hospital in the City of São Paulo

Oliveira, Jayr Figueiredo de

doi:10.4301/s1807-17752014000200006

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“…The strong foundation of this relationship aids proper diagnosis and care of the patients; which in turn improves the patient's compliance towards treatment. 10 With the steady evolution of Internet Health Information and fast-growing awareness, it is directly and indirectly affecting the doctor-patient relationship. 5 This study was conducted in the small but upcoming city of Davanagere with a tertiary health care centre having many experienced doctors and a huge influx of patients from surrounding villages.…”

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Health information seeking on the internet (Dr Google) and its effect on doctor-patient relationship: a cross-sectional study from Central Karnataka

Shekhar

Javalkar

2020

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: The Internet has proven to be a powerful vehicle for the dissemination of information and the use of Internet by the patients as a source of information on health and disease is increasing rapidly. It has reformed the doctor-patient relationship by empowering patients with information. The objective was to study the trends of patient’s health information seeking behaviour on the internet and its effects on the doctor-patient relationship.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst the 73 doctors and 110 patients attending the tertiary health care centre, Davanagere. A pre-tested and pre-validated questionnaire was used to collect data. Percentages and Proportions were used to summarize the study variables.Results: The most common search engine used was Google i.e. 92% and majority of them looked up symptoms/ disease condition 80%. 57% respondents verified doctor’s advice. 73% respondents stated that they used online health information for self-diagnosis but less than 10% of respondents took medications mentioned online. The doctors (60%) stated that the patient’s Internet use proves that the patient or his/her family are involved and take responsibility. However, 49.3% of doctors stated that they get uncomfortable when presented with online health information by the patients.Conclusions: Doctors are starting to recognize the use of the internet by patients as a source of health information. Patients consider the internet as a supplementary resource for better understanding of symptoms and diagnosis. The need of the hour is better communication between doctor and patients; and availability of reliable web-based health resources to patients for better compliance.

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Health information seeking on the internet (Dr Google) and its effect on doctor-patient relationship: a cross-sectional study from Central Karnataka

Shekhar

Javalkar

2020

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…Several studies evidenced the doctor-patient communication gap, and the increasing number of patients that usually wander around the medical websites looking for proper answers to their health problems [ 27 , 28 ]. However, their search often becomes compulsive and obsessive and often ambiguous and frustrating [ 29 ].…”

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Vulvovestibular Syndrome and Vaginal Microbiome: A Simple Evaluation

Vadalà

Testa²,

Coda³

et al. 2018

J Clin Med Res

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BackgroundThe vulvovestibular syndrome (VVS) is a chronic, inflammatory, multifactorial, chronic inflammation of the female urogenital access.MethodsThe aim of this anecdotal, observational, retrospective, case-control study was to comparatively evaluate the most common bacterial strains (Lactobacillus spp., Klebsiella spp., Gardnerella spp., and Streptococcus spp.) and fungi (Candida spp., Pennicillum spp., and Aspergillus spp.) in vulvodinic women, and in women without gynecological symptoms (control group).ResultsWe found that vulvodinic patients had statistically lower Lactobacilli and higher total Fungi concentration.ConclusionsOur preliminary study is useful to further clarify the etiopathology of vulvodynia and suggest new therapeutic strategies for approaching the VVS.

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“…Attempts have been made in the literature to quantify the influence of social media on the patient–HCP relationship, albeit not specifically relating to MS. In a multidisciplinary survey of 232 Brazilian HCPs carried out in 2011–2012, 57% thought use of the Internet helped the patient–HCP relationship, but 28% thought it interfered with it, and 16% felt it had a negative impact [ 15 ]. A small qualitative multidisciplinary survey of German HCPs, patients, and a patient organization representative published in 2012 largely echoed these findings.…”

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Perspectives from the Patient and the Healthcare Professional in Multiple Sclerosis: Social Media and Participatory Medicine

Kantor

Bright

Burtchell³

2017

Neurol Ther

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When faced with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), patients often turn to the Internet and social media to find support groups, read about the experiences of other people affected by MS and seek their advice, and research their condition and treatment options to discuss with their healthcare professionals (HCPs). Here, we examine the use of social media and the Internet among patients with MS, considering its impact on patient empowerment and patient participation in treatment decision-making and MS research. These themes are exemplified with first-hand experiences of the patient author. We also explore the impact of the Internet and social media on the management of patients from the perspective of HCPs, including new opportunities for HCPs to engage in participatory medicine and to improve communication with and among patients. We consider both the benefits afforded to and the potential pitfalls faced by HCPs when interacting with their patients via these routes, and discuss potential concerns around privacy and confidentiality in the use of the Internet and social media in the clinical context. Communication online is driving the evolution of the patient–HCP relationship, and is empowering patients to participate more actively in the decision-making process relating to the provision of their health care. Funding Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

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The Effect of the Internet on the Patient-Doctor Relationship in a Hospital in the City of São Paulo

Cited by 18 publications

References 31 publications

Health information seeking on the internet (Dr Google) and its effect on doctor-patient relationship: a cross-sectional study from Central Karnataka

Health information seeking on the internet (Dr Google) and its effect on doctor-patient relationship: a cross-sectional study from Central Karnataka

Vulvovestibular Syndrome and Vaginal Microbiome: A Simple Evaluation

Perspectives from the Patient and the Healthcare Professional in Multiple Sclerosis: Social Media and Participatory Medicine

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