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Internet use by patients--a shift in power?

R Trevitt1, R Smitherman, L Fitzgerald

  • 1Transplant Unit, St Bartholomew Hospital, England.

EDTNA/ERCA Journal (English Ed.)
|February 27, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Transplant patients increasingly use the internet for health information. While most find it useful, few negotiate treatment changes, highlighting the need for reliable online health resources.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Patient Empowerment
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Traditionally, healthcare relied on professional-patient knowledge transfer.
  • The internet presents a paradigm shift in patient access to health information.
  • This study examines the impact of internet information on transplant patients' healthcare engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how transplant patients utilize internet information.
  • To assess the usefulness of online health information in treatment negotiation and support.
  • To understand the implications of widespread internet access for patient-provider relationships.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was distributed to 640 transplant patients.
  • Follow-up interviews were conducted with 24 patients who responded positively.
  • Data analysis focused on the utility of internet-sourced information for treatment and support.

Main Results:

  • Internet use was more prevalent among younger males with workplace access.
  • A significant majority (22 out of 24) found online information useful.
  • However, only one patient successfully negotiated a treatment change based on internet findings.

Conclusions:

  • The internet empowers patients with health knowledge, potentially altering traditional healthcare dynamics.
  • While useful for support and information gathering, direct treatment negotiation via online sources remains limited.
  • Developing systems for accrediting online health information and fostering collaboration with patient groups is crucial for navigating this digital health landscape.

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