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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Informatics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Over 14 million colonoscopies are performed annually in the USA, necessitating high-quality examinations and effective patient information strategies.
  • Suboptimal colonoscopy compliance may stem from patient attitudes influenced by available information and emotional responses.
  • Understanding patient information-seeking behavior is crucial for improving colonoscopy uptake.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the types of information individuals seek and obtain when searching the internet for "colonoscopy."
  • To analyze patient search trends and identify key areas of interest related to colonoscopy procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Google Trends to analyze search volumes, related searches, and temporal trends for the term "colonoscopy."
  • Conducted a fields of interest analysis based on related search queries to understand user intent.
  • Examined search patterns across weekly and annual cycles, including holiday periods.

Main Results:

  • Online search results for "colonoscopy" predominantly offer quality information, with Wikipedia often appearing first.
  • Colonoscopy-related internet searches remain stable throughout the week, decreasing on weekends, and show consistent annual trends with dips during major holidays.
  • Colonoscopy preparation emerged as the most frequent area of user interest, highlighting its significance in patient decision-making and procedure success.

Conclusions:

  • The internet serves as a valuable and accessible source of high-quality information for patients regarding colonoscopies.
  • Healthcare providers should acknowledge the internet's role in patient education and incorporate this understanding into their communication strategies.
  • Leveraging online information access can potentially enhance patient attitudes and improve overall colonoscopy compliance.