Imaging and the Internet

McFarlane, Nick; Denstedt, John D.

doi:10.1089/08927790150500962

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“…Several studies among urology patients found that those who used the Internet assumed an active role in their own care. [6][7][8][9] Pautler and colleagues found that among a group of prostate cancer patients in a tertiary centre, information gleaned from the Internet influenced their choice of treatment. 6 In another study, prostate cancer patients preferred the Internet and video learning aids for sexual information before and after their prostatectomy or brachytherapy.…”

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Patterns of computer and Internet usage among urology patients in two rural Northern Ontario communities

Abara

Narushima

Abara³

2013

CUAJ

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Introduction: We wanted to determine if the Internet can be used as a potential health promotion tool among urology patients in Northern Ontario. We identified patients' computer and Internet access and use patterns in Kirkland Lake and Kapuskasing, Ontario. Materials and Methods:This study was reviewed and approved by the ethics boards of the Kapuskasing and Kirkland Lake hospitals and Brock University. Data were collected by hand-written questionnaires in English and French. We performed a descriptive analysis of the data obtained. Results:Out of the 137 questionnaires distributed and collected, we achieved a 95% response rate (7 questionnaires were incomplete). There were 67 men (52 %) and 63 women (48%) ranging in age from 24 to 84 (mean 56). Languages spoken were English (57%), French (38%) and other (5%). We divided the responses into 3 groups: non-Internet users, those with a computer but no Internet access and Internet users. Internet and non-Internet users were studied. Our results indicated that younger respondents, those with higher education and higher paying jobs, used the computer and Internet more often. The main reason behind their Internet was to seek health information for themselves, family and friends. Conclusion:About half of the respondents (55%) used the Internet to access health information. Patients' reactions toward online communication with their family physician were mixed. One limitation of this study is the small sample size, which inhibits making far-reaching conclusions. Our results demonstrate that individual empowerment, access to health information and access to services via emerging technologies are important issues for urology patients in rural Northern Ontario.

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Patterns of computer and Internet usage among urology patients in two rural Northern Ontario communities

Abara

Narushima

Abara³

2013

CUAJ

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“…This technology has been primarily used by neurosurgeons and urologists. Neurosurgical teams have reported using a camera phone to take photographs of images from computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (8, 12) and with web‐based transmission; these scans were transferred as high‐resolution images for remote consultation. The images from CT and MRI were of sufficient quality that surgeons were able to diagnose intracranial hemorrhages and cerebral aneurysms down to 2 mm (12).…”

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“…Enhanced reality by digital imaging consists of digital acquisition modalities, image transmission, and information management systems (7). Telemedicine and teleradiology systems have also been developed and evaluated as an accurate tool for the transmission of medical data to distant sites (8). Transmission of medical imaging by radiologists using a ''Picture archiving and communication system'' is not a new modality and has been used extensively inside hospitals as well as outside by using the internet for years (4).…”

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Web‐based image transmission: a novel approach to aid communication in split liver transplantation

Bhati

Wigmore

Reddy

et al. 2010

Clinical Transplantation

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“…4 There is a need for easy and efficient access to training information regarding operative techniques and skills as well as diagnostic methodologies.…”

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Tele-diagnostic and Therapeutic Guidance in Urology

Liatsikos

Gortzis²,

Nikiforidis³

et al. 2004

Journal of Endourology

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The primary advantage of this architectural model is that it provides Web-enabled integrated urologic services while using a distributed storage scheme for urological video files (AVI format) and a global repository of laboratory results using Extensible Markup Language (XML) and Data Grid technologies. In addition, this model provides decision-support services (knowledge from a global database and predefined procedures). The architecture model is based entirely on HTTP, XML, GRID-like environment and DotNet technologies. Finally, the platform provides extensibility and scalability targeted to large-scale Web-enabled global urologic databases.

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Imaging and the Internet

Cited by 14 publications

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Patterns of computer and Internet usage among urology patients in two rural Northern Ontario communities

Patterns of computer and Internet usage among urology patients in two rural Northern Ontario communities

Web‐based image transmission: a novel approach to aid communication in split liver transplantation

Tele-diagnostic and Therapeutic Guidance in Urology

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