Journal article
Health-related information gathering practices in breast and colorectal specialty clinics: the end of the electronic divide?
The American journal of surgery, Vol.199(3), pp.364-367
03/01/2010
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.09.018
PMID: 20226911
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Health-related information can help patients understand their disease process and make informed decisions. We hypothesize that with the increased availability of Web-based resources, sociodemographic factors no longer impact Internet use among patients.
METHODS: Study-specific surveys were administered to a convenience cohort of patients seen in the breast and colorectal specialty clinics at a single academic institution between August 2008 and February 2009.
RESULTS: One hundred ninety-four surveys were returned (response rate 80%). Median age was 53 years (range 19-88) with 131 (75%) females. Twenty-six percent of patients were college graduates and 59% reported an annual income greater than $50,000. There was no association between Internet use and age, gender, income, or educational level.
CONCLUSION: Web-based information is being increasingly used by patients irrespective of their demographic characteristics. These resources can therefore be used to educate patients about their disease, treatment options, and health maintenance. (C) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Health-related information gathering practices in breast and colorectal specialty clinics: the end of the electronic divide?
- Creators
- E. Dawn Wietfeldt - Southern Illinois University School of MedicineImran Hassan - Southern Illinois University School of MedicineAngela Johnson - Southern Illinois University School of MedicineCatherine Veeder - Southern Illinois University School of MedicineMaggie Boehler - Southern Illinois University School of MedicineGary L. Dunnington - Southern Illinois University School of MedicineJan Rakinic - Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The American journal of surgery, Vol.199(3), pp.364-367
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.09.018
- PMID
- 20226911
- ISSN
- 0002-9610
- eISSN
- 1879-1883
- Number of pages
- 4
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 03/01/2010
- Academic Unit
- Surgery
- Record Identifier
- 9984322812402771
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