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  • 1Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. clee@asc.upenn.edu

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Summary

Using the Internet for health information increases patient contact with healthcare professionals. This study analyzed national survey data to understand the link between online health searches and doctor visits.

Area of Science:

  • Health Communication
  • Digital Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The health information environment is rapidly evolving.
  • The impact of Internet use on patient-provider interactions remains under-examined.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between Internet use for health information and the frequency of contact with health professionals.
  • To address a gap in the literature regarding digital health information seeking behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a two-wave panel dataset from a U.S. national representative sample.
  • Collected data in 2005 and 2006.
  • Employed statistical controls for Wave 1 health professional contact and potential confounders.

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  • Internet use for health information at Wave 1 was a significant positive predictor of health professional contact at Wave 2.
  • Findings indicate a direct association between seeking health information online and subsequent healthcare utilization.

Conclusions:

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