Trust and Sources of Health Information

Hesse, Bradford W.; Nelson, David E.; Kreps, Gary L.; Croyle, Robert T.; Arora, Neeraj; Rimer, Barbara K.; Viswanath, Kasisomayajula

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“…The web increases the opportunity for patients to acquire information that may be used either to form an opinion on their health status or to reduce anxiety (Barigozzi and Levaggi, 2007;2008). A US survey found that 64% of online population had searched for health information at least once in the previous 12 months, and a European survey found 71% of Internet users had accessed it for health purposes (Andreassen et al2007, Hesse et al 2005. "Drugs" (requiring prescription or over the counter) was the fifth health topic searched for in the Internet, in 37% of cases (Fox, 2006).…”

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“…It is important for healthcare professionals, specifically physicians, to be proactive and to refer families to evidencebased websites following a diagnosis. This referral could save time, support the patient-health care professional relationship, and prevent the negative consequences associated with poor quality health information 14,15 .…”

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“…Many families rely on the Internet to look for information and understand their health issues 14,15 , especially in relation to chronic conditions 15 . The quality of the information found on the internet can be highly variable, and therefore it has been suggested that health professionals should be proactive in directing families to high quality, evidence-based sources 16 , and provide feedback on information their patients discover on the internet 17,18 .…”

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Using an evidence-based online module to improve parents' ability to support their child with Developmental Coordination Disorder

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Background : Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder. Best practices include raising parents' awareness and building capacity but few interventions incorporating these best practices are documented. Objective : To examine whether an evidence-based online module can increase the perceived knowledge and skills of parents of children with DCD, and lead to behavioural changes when managing their child's health condition. Methods : A mixed-methods, before-after-follow-up design guided by the theory of planned behaviour was employed. Data about the knowledge, skills and behaviours of parents of children with DCD were collected using questionnaires prior to completing the module, immediately after, and three months later. One-way repeated measures ANOVAs and thematic analyses were performed on data as appropriate. Results : Fifty-eight participants completed all questionnaires. There was a significant effect of time on self-reported knowledge [F(2.00,114.00)=16.37, p=0.00] and skills [F(1.81,103.03)=51.37, p=0.00] with higher post-and follow-up scores than pre-intervention scores. Thirty-seven (65%) participants reported an intention to change behaviour post-intervention; 29 (50%) participants had tried recommended strategies at follow-up. Three themes emerged to describe parents' behavioural change: sharing information, trialing strategies and changing attitudes. Factors influencing parents' ability to implement these behavioural changes included clear recommendations, time, and 'right' attitude. Perceived outcomes associated with the parental behavioural changes involved improvement in well-being for the children at school, at home, and for the family as a whole. Conclusions : The online module increased parents' self-reported knowledge and skills in DCD management. Future research should explore its impacts on children's outcomes long-term. Enclosed please find the research article entitled "Using an evidence-based online module to improve parents' ability to support their child with Developmental Coordination Disorder"-for consideration by Disability and Health Journal. The article consists of a mixed-method, before-after trial with a threemonth follow-up. In this trial, parents of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) completed an online evidence-based module providing information and strategies to manage this prevalent and potentially disabling chronic health condition. This manuscript will be of interest to your journal as the families of children with motor delays, or "suspected DCD", typically visit physicians and many other health care professionals to find out "what is wrong with their child". Previous papers have suggested that providing evidence-based information to families is a key strategy in equipping families to support their children with DCD. However, no specific intervention has been tested so far to evaluate the impact of providing information to families. This study evaluated whether an evidence-based online module could inc...

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“…[30][31][32] Out of all these sources, patients view physicians as the most trustworthy. 30 However, our research shows that information patients receive from physicians and other providers may not always be consistent. One provider alone or multiple providers (internist and specialist) can give different/conflicting messages.…”

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Communicating About Alcohol Consumption to Nonharmful Drinkers with Hepatitis C: Patient and Provider Perspectives

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BACKGROUND:Abstaining from alcohol consumption is generally recommended for patients with Hepatitis C (HCV). However, mixed research findings coupled with a lack of consistent guidelines on alcohol consumption and HCV may influence what healthcare providers tell their HCV patients about drinking. This may be more problematic when advising nonharmful drinkers with HCV, a population for whom consumption would not be a problem in the absence of their HCV diagnosis. OBJECTIVE:This study explores what healthcare providers advise their HCV patients who are drinking alcohol at nonharmful levels about alcohol use and what these patients actually hear. DESIGN:We conducted separate focus groups and interviews about alcohol use and HCV with nonharmful drinkers with HCV (N=50) and healthcare providers (N= 14) at a metropolitan teaching hospital. All focus groups and interviews were audio-taped, transcribed, and analyzed using NVivo, a qualitative data management and analysis program. RESULTS:We found similar themes about HCV and alcohol consumption (stop completely, occasional drink is ok, cut down, and provision of mixed/ambiguous messages), reported by both providers and patients. Patient respondents who reported hearing "stop completely" were more likely to have had their last medical visit at the gastroenterology (GI) clinic as opposed to the internal medicine (IM) clinic. Furthermore, IM providers were more likely to give their recommendations in "medical language" than were GI providers. CONCLUSIONS:To make the best health-related decisions about their disease, HCV patients need consistent information about alcohol consumption. Departments of Internal Medicine can increase provider knowledge about HCV and alcohol use by providing more education and training on HCV.

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Trust and Sources of Health Information

Abstract: The Health Information National Trends Survey data portray a tectonic shift in the ways in which patients consume health and medical information, with more patients looking for information online before talking with their physicians.

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Marketing and pricing strategies of online pharmacies

Marketing and pricing strategies of online pharmacies

Using an evidence-based online module to improve parents' ability to support their child with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Communicating About Alcohol Consumption to Nonharmful Drinkers with Hepatitis C: Patient and Provider Perspectives

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