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Managing patient demand on-line.

A Warson

    Medical Interface
    |February 6, 1997
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The internet offers many health resources, but quality varies. This study explores methods to find trustworthy online health information for patients managing their care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Digital Health
    • Consumer Health Information

    Background:

    • The internet has become a primary source for health information.
    • Evaluating the credibility of online health resources is challenging for consumers.
    • Patient self-management is increasingly reliant on digital platforms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe strategies for identifying reliable online health information.
    • To address the need for curated, credible digital health resources.
    • To support informed patient self-management via the internet.

    Main Methods:

    • The author details two distinct approaches to information retrieval.
    • Methods focus on harvesting relevant and credible online health content.

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  • The process targets information for online health consumers.

    • Main Results:

    • The described methods aim to filter high-quality health information.
    • Successful harvesting of credible data supports informed decision-making.
    • The approaches are designed for a growing online health consumer base.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective strategies are needed to navigate the vast online health landscape.
    • Curating credible online health information empowers patients.
    • Internet-based resources can significantly aid patient self-management.