Patient Perceptions and Current Trends in Internet Use by Orthopedic Outpatients

Burrus, M. Tyrrell; Werner, Brian C.; Starman, James S.; Kurkis, Gregory; Pierre, Jonathan M.; Hart, Joseph M.

doi:10.1007/s11420-017-9568-2

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“…The Internet is one of the main sources of information that enables users to have access to a larger volume of information in many sectors, regardless of geographic location. Surveys have indicated that most Internet users in the world have used the Internet to get health information 1–3. Developments in Internet access and improvements in performance due to new technologies have made the Internet the focus of many new health-care improvements 3–7.…”

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“…Surveys have indicated that most Internet users in the world have used the Internet to get health information 1–3. Developments in Internet access and improvements in performance due to new technologies have made the Internet the focus of many new health-care improvements 3–7. As a result, the Internet is having a significant impact on health and health care, as it has the potential to advance the health-care delivery and support the decision-making of health-care providers 8.…”

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<p>Internet use and eHealth literacy among health-care professionals in a resource limited setting: a cross-sectional survey</p>

Shiferaw¹,

Mehari²

2019

AMEP

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Background Health-care professionals should be able to identify and use reputable health care–information sources from the Internet and other relevant sources of information, in order to make good medical decisions. The level in health professional eHealth literacy and the extent of Internet use in a resource-constrained setting is not well documented. The aim of this study was to assess the extent of Internet use and eHealth literacy among a cross section of health-care professionals at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, northwest Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted to assess Internet use and eHealth literacy among health professionals working at the hospital from November 20 to January 17, 2018. Descriptive analysis was used to describe Internet use and eHealth literacy. Multivariable logistic regression was done to identify which factors were associated with the eHealth literacy of participants. Results In total, 291 study subjects were approached and included in the study, with a response rate of 98.6%. The majority of respondents were female (53.7%) and the mean age was 30.09±5.025 years. Only 47.4% of survey respondents said that they used the Internet regularly for professional/medical updates. The mean eHealth literacy was 27.840±5.691. The majority of participants with high eHealth literacy were aged 21–29 years. and females were slightly more literate regarding eHealth than males (33.1%). Age, type of profession, salary, and years of experience were significantly associated with eHealth literacy. Conclusion The present data confirm that Internet use and eHealth literacy of health professionals is noticeably good, which clearly suggests that there is an opportunity for eHealth to be integrated in the health-care system in tertiary-health facilities in northern Ethiopia if appropriate training and education is provided.

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<p>Internet use and eHealth literacy among health-care professionals in a resource limited setting: a cross-sectional survey</p>

Shiferaw¹,

Mehari²

2019

AMEP

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“…Therefore, commercial interests can direct the order of exposure of the websites presented (35) . In some cases, as a result of the terms used in the search, results lead users to consult paid platforms such as commercial websites (36)(37) .…”

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Online information use on health/illness by relatives of hospitalized premature infants

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Objective: To analyze the use of online information on health/illness by relatives of premature infants admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Method: Exploratory, qualitative study conducted at a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit from a University Hospital in the state capital of southern Brazil, with 33 relatives of hospitalized premature infants. The data were collected through a semi-structured interview and were submitted to thematic analysis, with the aid of the software Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires (IRAMUTEQ ® ). Results: From the data analysis, two thematic categories emerged: Online information on health/illness researched by relatives; and Online sources of information consulted by relatives. Final considerations: Health professionals need to consider the use of online information by relatives in the care process, adding it in their practice in relation to the informational needs presented, and stimulating spaces for dialogue about the data found.

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“…Search engines such as Google and Yahoo account for an estimated 30% of global web traffic [ 4 ] and are commonly used for information prior to seeing a physician or following an appointment. Burrus et al [ 5 ] found that a group of 1,296 patients surveyed at an orthopedic clinic were more likely to research their orthopedic problems on the internet than on the websites of the treating institutions. While adequate preoperative education promotes informed decision-making [ 6 - 10 ], internet utilization as a primary resource for healthcare information presents two major problems: accuracy of information and patient comprehension.…”

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Rotator cuff repair: what questions are patients asking online and where are they getting their answers?

Hodakowski

McCormick

Damodar

et al. 2023

Clin Shoulder Elbow

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Background: This study analyzed questions entered online by rotator cuff patients and determined types and quality of websites providing information at the top of queries. Methods: Three strings related to rotator cuff repair were explored in Google Search. The result pages were manually collected under the “People also ask” function for frequent questions and associated webpages. Questions were categorized using Rothwell’s classification with further topical subcategorization. Webpages were evaluated by Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark criteria for source quality. Results: One hundred twenty “People also ask” questions were collected with their associated webpages. Based on the Rothwell classification of questions, queries were thematically organized into fact (41.7%), value (31.7%), and policy (26.7%) categories. The most common webpage categories were academic (28.3%) and medical practice (27.5%). The most common question subcategories were timeline of recovery (21.7%), indications/management (21.7%), and pain (18.3%). The average JAMA score for all 120 webpages was 1.50. Journal articles had the highest average JAMA score (3.77), while commercial websites had the lowest JAMA score (0.91). The most common suggested question for rotator cuff repair/surgery was, “Is rotator cuff surgery worth having?,” while the most common suggested question for rotator cuff repair pain was, “What happens if a rotator cuff is not repaired?” Conclusions: The most common questions asked on Google pertaining to rotator cuff repair evaluate management options and relate to the timeline of recovery and pain management. Most information is provided by medical practice, academic, and medical information websites, which have highly variable reliability. By understanding the questions that rotator cuff repair patients are asking online, surgeons can tailor preoperative education to common patient concerns and improve postoperative outcomes.Level of evidence: IV.

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Patient Perceptions and Current Trends in Internet Use by Orthopedic Outpatients

Abstract: A large proportion of patients use the internet to research orthopedic information and most patients, especially younger males, find the information useful.

Cited by 37 publications

References 13 publications

<p>Internet use and eHealth literacy among health-care professionals in a resource limited setting: a cross-sectional survey</p>

<p>Internet use and eHealth literacy among health-care professionals in a resource limited setting: a cross-sectional survey</p>

Online information use on health/illness by relatives of hospitalized premature infants

Rotator cuff repair: what questions are patients asking online and where are they getting their answers?

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