Web Searching for Health Information: An Observational Study to Explore Users’ Emotions

2013 ◽  
pp. 181-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pallavi Rao Gadahad ◽  
Yin-Leng Theng ◽  
Joanna Sin Sie Ching ◽  
Natalie Pang
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Web Searching

scholarly journals Health literacy level in a various nephrology population from Québec: predialysis clinic, in-centre hemodialysis and home dialysis; a transversal monocentric observational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annabel Boyer ◽  
Yannick Begin ◽  
Julie Dupont ◽  
Mathieu Rousseau-Gagnon ◽  
Nicolas Fernandez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Home Dialysis ◽  
Limited Health Literacy ◽  
Limited Health

Abstract Background Health literacy refers to the ability of individuals to gain access to, use, and understand health information and services in order to maintain a good health. It is especially important in nephrology due to the complexity of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The present study sought to define health literacy levels in patients followed in predialysis clinic, in-center dialysis (ICHD), peritoneal dialysis (PD) and home hemodialysis (HHD). Methods This transversal monocentric observational study analysed 363 patients between October 2016 and April 2017. The Brief Health Literacy Screen (BHLS) and the Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) were used to measure health literacy. Multivariate linear regressions were used to compare the mean scores on the BHLS and HLQ, across the four groups. Results Patients on PD had a significantly higher BHLS’score than patients on ICHD (p = 0.04). HLQ’s scores differed across the groups: patients on HHD (p = 0.01) and PD (p = 0.002) were more likely to feel understood by their healthcare providers. Compared to ICHD, patients on HHD were more likely to have sufficient information to manage their health (p = 0.02), and patients in the predialysis clinic were more likely to report high abilities for health information appraisal (p < 0.001). Conclusion In a monocentric study, there is a significant proportion of CKD patients, especially in predialysis clinic and in-centre hemodialysis, with limited health literacy. Patients on home dialysis (HHD and PD) had a higher level of health literacy compared to the other groups.

Observational Study and Estimate of Cost Savings from Use of a Health Information Exchange in an Academic Emergency Department

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 250-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Marie Carr ◽  
Charles Samuel Gilman ◽  
Diann Marie Krywko ◽  
Haley Elizabeth Moore ◽  
Brenda J. Walker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Health Information Exchange ◽  
Cost Savings

scholarly journals Adolescents Searching for Health Information on the Internet: An Observational Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. e25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek L Hansen ◽  
Holly A Derry ◽  
Paul J Resnick ◽  
Caroline R Richardson
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Health Information ◽  
The Internet

scholarly journals I Wouldn’t Search That With My Mobile Phone: Credibility and Trust in OHIRs Among Lower-Income Black Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 509-509
Author(s):  
Christina Harrington ◽  
Amanda Woodward
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Health Information Seeking ◽  
Lower Income ◽  
Web Searching ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Technology Proficiency

Abstract Online health information resources (OHIRs) such as conversational assistants and smart devices that provide access to consumer health information in the home are promoted as viable options for older adults to independently manage health. However, there is question as to how well these devices are perceived to meet the needs of marginalized populations such as lower-income Black older adults who often experience lower digital literacy or technology proficiency. We examined the experiences of 34 lower-income Black older adults aged 65-83 from Chicago and Detroit with various OHIRs and explored whether conversational resources were perceived to better support health information seeking compared to traditional online web searching. In a three-phase study, participants tracked their experiences with various OHIRs and documented health-related questions in a health diary. Participants were then interviewed about their diaries in focus groups and semi-structured interviews, followed by a technology critique and co-design session to re-envision a more usable and engaging conversational device. We present preliminary results of the themes that emerged from our analysis: cultural variables in health information seeking practices, perceptions of credibility, likelihood of use, and system accessibility. Participants indicated that their trust of different resources depended on the type of information sought, and that conversational assistants would be a useful resource that require less technology proficiency, even among those with lower e-health literacy. Although our findings indicate that familiarity and trust were salient constructs associated with perceptions of OHIRs, these devices may address digital literacy and technology familiarity with certain design considerations.

Expanding the possibilities of migraine attack relief: effcacy and safety of zolmitriptan and patient reports

2021 ◽  
pp. 31-36
Author(s):  
N. V. Latysheva ◽  
E. G. Filatova ◽  
A. V. Berdnikova
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Migraine Attack ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Good Effect ◽  
Patient Reports ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Post Marketing ◽  
Inflammatory Drugs

A large number of patients are taking triptans due to ineffectiveness or contraindications to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.Aim. Study of the effcacy and safety of Zolmitriptan-SZ, as well as its comparative analysis with other drugs for the relief of migraine attacks based on patient self-reports.Materials and methods. In an open, uncontrolled post-marketing observational study of the effcacy and safety of Zolmitripan-SZ for the relief of migraine attacks, 50 patients with migraine were included. All patients were given questionnaires to collect demographic and health information, as well as a diary for two migraine attacks.Results. The average age of the participants was 40.3 ± 8.5 years (89.5 % were women, 10.5 % were men). After 1 hour, the pain stopped completely in 26.4 % of attacks, after 2 hours – in 78.0 %. Taking into account the return of headache in some patients, after 24 hours 65.9% patients were headache-free. There was also a signifcant reduction in the prevalence of nausea and photo-, phonophobia. Patients reported good effect in 59.6% of attacks and excellent effect in 24.7% of attacks.Conclusion. Conclusion: Zolmitriptan SZ provides safe and effective migraine attack relief.

scholarly journals The Health Information Technology Workforce

2010 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
pp. 197-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Hersh
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Health Information Technology ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Web Searching ◽  
Domain Experts ◽  
Job Roles ◽  
Staffing Ratios ◽  
Diverse Backgrounds ◽  
Information Technology Workforce

Summary Background: There is increasing recognition that a competent and well-trained workforce is required for successful implementation of health information technology. Methods: New and previous research was gathered through literature and Web searching as well as domain experts. Overall themes were extracted and specific data collated within each. Results: There is still a paucity of research concerning the health information technology workforce. What research has been done can be classified into five categories: quantities and staffing ratios, job roles, gaps and growth, leadership qualifications, and education and competencies. From several countries it can be seen that substantial numbers of individuals are needed with diverse backgrounds and competencies. Conclusions: Additional research is necessary to determine the optimal organization and education of the health information technology workforce. Citation: Hersh W. : The health information technology workforce: Estimations of demands and a framework for requirements. Appl Clin Inf 2010; 1: 197–212 http://dx.doi.org/10.4338/ACI-2009-11-R-0011

scholarly journals A mismatch between population health literacy and the complexity of health information: an observational study

2015 ◽  
Vol 65 (635) ◽  
pp. e379-e386 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gillian Rowlands ◽  
Joanne Protheroe ◽  
John Winkley ◽  
Marty Richardson ◽  
Paul T Seed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Population Health
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