Use of the Internet and Ratings of Information Sources for Medical Decisions: Results from the DECISIONS Survey

Couper, Mick P.; Singer, Eleanor; Levin, Carrie A.; Fowler, Floyd J.; Fagerlin, Angela; Zikmund‐Fisher, Brian J.

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“…Additionally, a recent paper assessing participants' use of a web-based smoking cessation tool found that increased use of interactive website features and more frequent use of the website contributed to sustained smoking cessation [34]. Increased interactivity may play a key role in using the Internet to improve decision-making outcomes [20], such as expanding the use of a values clarification tool or expanding opportunities for patients to provide feedback throughout the website [44], such as brief quizzes about PCa facts.…”

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Decisional outcomes following use of an interactive web-based decision aid for prostate cancer screening

Tomko

Davis

Ludin

et al. 2014

Behav. Med. Pract. Policy Res.

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Informed decision-making tools are recommended for men considering prostate cancer screening. We evaluated the extent to which use of an interactive, web-based decision aid was associated with decisional and screening outcomes. Participants (N=253) were 57 (7.0)years old and completed telephone interviews at baseline, 1month, and 13months post-baseline. Tracking software captured minutes spent on the website (median=33.9), sections viewed (median=4.0/5.0), testimonials viewed (median=4.0/6.0), and values clarification tool (VCT) use (77.3%). In multivariable analyses, all four website use variables were positively associated with increased knowledge (p's<0.05). Complete VCT use and number of informational sections were positively associated with greater decisional satisfaction (p's<0.05). Decisional conflict and screening behavior were not associated with measures of website use. Increased use of informational content and interactive elements were related to improved knowledge and satisfaction. Methods to increase utilization of interactive website components may improve informed decision-making outcomes.

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“…In general, online health information seekers say they feel more confident in starting a discussion with their doctor than those who do not use the Internet to find health information [19]. Delivering accurate and current medical information is important for open communication between patients and doctors [20].…”

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Decisional outcomes following use of an interactive web-based decision aid for prostate cancer screening

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Davis

Ludin

et al. 2014

Behav. Med. Pract. Policy Res.

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“…Searching the internet for a significant other's health condition is also common (Fox, 2011). When people face a health decision, the internet is their second most influential source of information after clinician advice (Couper et al, 2010). In a survey of over 8000 Americans, those with a chronic health condition were more likely to search the internet for health information (Bundorf et al, 2006).…”

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“…This is a central problem given the prevalence of internet health information searches (Fox, 2011) and the importance people put on the information they access (Couper et al, 2010).…”

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Quality and readability of English-language internet information for adults with hearing impairment and their significant others

Laplante-Lévesque¹,

Brännström²,

Andersson³

et al. 2012

International Journal of Audiology

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Keywordshearing impairment, hearing aids, internet health information, health information quality, health information readability A. Laplante-Lévesque et al. 2 AbstractObjective: This study evaluated the quality and readability of English-language internet information for adults with hearing impairment and their significant others.Design: Two keyword pairs (hearing loss and hearing aids) were entered into five country-specific versions of the most commonly used internet search engine in May 2011.Sample: For each of the 10 searches, the first 10 relevant websites were included. After removing duplicates, a total of 66 websites were assessed. Their origin (commercial, non-profit organization, or government), date of last update, quality (Health On the Net -HON-certification and DISCERN scores), and readability (Flesch Reading Ease Score, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Formula, and Simple Measure Of Gobbledygook) were assessed.Results: Most websites were of commercial origin and had been updated within the last 18 months. Their quality and readability was highly variable. Only 14% of the websites had HON certification. Websites that were of non-profit organization origin had significantly higher DISCERN scores. Readability measures show that on average, only people with at least 11-12 years of education could read and understand the internet information presented.Conclusions: Based on these results, this article provides a list of recommendations for website developers and clinicians wishing to incorporate internet information into their practice. internet information 3

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“…In the United States, 77% of adults report using the Internet (Pew Internet & American Life Project, 2011a), with more than 80% of these (61% of all adults) seeking health information via the Internet (Rainie, 2011). A recent study found that, among Internet users, the Internet was second only to health care providers as an information source important in their health decisions (Couper et al, 2010). Earlier research had shown that the Internet may empower patients to improve their health behaviors and to take a more active role in their health care (Horrigan, Rainie, & Fox, 2001).…”

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Exploring the Potential of Web 2.0 to Address Health Disparities

Gibbons

Fleisher

Slamon

et al. 2011

Journal of Health Communication

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Use of the Internet and Ratings of Information Sources for Medical Decisions: Results from the DECISIONS Survey

Abstract: Background. The rise in Internet use for seeking health information raises questions about the role the

Cited by 131 publications

References 21 publications

Decisional outcomes following use of an interactive web-based decision aid for prostate cancer screening

Decisional outcomes following use of an interactive web-based decision aid for prostate cancer screening

Quality and readability of English-language internet information for adults with hearing impairment and their significant others

Exploring the Potential of Web 2.0 to Address Health Disparities

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