scholarly journals P156 INTERNET USE OF THE HERNIA PATIENTS BEFORE SURGERY: SEARCHING ABOUT THE DISEASE, AND FINDING A PROPER SURGEON

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Celil Ugurlu ◽  
Bahattin Bayar ◽  
Haydar Celasin ◽  
Hakan Kulacoglu
Keyword(s):  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Abdominal Wall Hernia ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Current Status ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Search Rate ◽  
Internet Search ◽  
Education Status ◽  
Internet Searches

Abstract Aim To find out the current status of the internet use of the patients who undergo hernia repair. Material and Methods The patients who were diagnosed with abdominal wall hernia and scheduled for elective hernia repair were requested to answer a questionnaire. The age, gender, education status, place of living, health insurance, access to the Internet, the person who did the search, and the hernia type were the recorded parameters at the first stage. Then the answers for three main questions were taken: “Did you make a search about your hernia?”, “Did you make a search about your surgeon?”, “Would you prefer another surgeon if you could?”. Results 139 patients were included. 86% of all participants were Internet users. 62% of the patients made an Internet search about their hernias. 57% made a search in order to find a proper surgeon. 10% of the patients stated that they would like to go to another surgeon for the hernia repair if it was possible. Internet search rate was significantly higher in younger patients (16-40 y) in comparison with older patients. The higher the education level of the patients the higher the rate of making Internet searches. Patients who live in the cities more frequently made Internet searches than those in towns or villages. Conclusions Less than two thirds of the hernia patients make Internet search about their disease. Higher education level, younger age and living in a city positively affect Internet search rates.

scholarly journals Use of the Internet by Patients Undergoing Elective Hernia Repair or Cholecystectomy

2009 ◽  
Vol 91 (6) ◽  
pp. 460-463 ◽  
Author(s):  
AP Tamhankar ◽  
FAK Mazari ◽  
NJ Everitt ◽  
K Ravi
Keyword(s):  
Hernia Repair ◽  
Surgical Procedures ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Abdominal Wall Hernia ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Information Leaflets ◽  
Directed Information ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Operative Assessment

INTRODUCTION Patient-directed information available on the internet is not always regulated; it may be confusing and sometimes just overwhelming. We aimed to establish the proportion of patients undergoing two common surgical procedures, who searched the internet for information about their operations and to assess the usefulness of the information they received. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 105 consecutive patients undergoing elective abdominal wall hernia repair (n = 54) or laparoscopic cholecystectomy (n = 51) in a single surgical firm were included in the study. Patients were counselled about their operation in pre-operative assessment clinics and standard trust information leaflets were provided without any mention of this study. Patients were then asked to complete a questionnaire on the morning of their operation. RESULTS All patients completed the questionnaire. Of the patients, 59% stated that they had access to the internet and 77% of these accessed the internet over 2 h a week. Of the patients with internet access, 31% used it to acquire additional information about their operations and 58% used internet search engines. Of the patients who searched the internet regarding their operations, 26% were confused and/or worried by the information they received. CONCLUSIONS A significant proportion of patients undergoing common surgical procedures used the internet and about one-third of them specifically sought information about their operation on the internet. Such information can cause worry and confusion in patients. Our study highlights the need for regulated, comprehensible, patient information on hospital websites to which patients should be directed.

Internet Related Current Issues of E-Learner and Recommended Practical Strategies

2016 ◽  
pp. 811-825
Author(s):  
Mehmet Firat
Keyword(s):  
Semantic Web ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Search ◽  
Cognitive Overload ◽  
Internet Information ◽  
Internet Literacy

The complexity of the Internet has increased the requirement of learner's self-cognition, self-control and self-responsibility when using Internet to learn. Thus, responsibility of e-learner to decide on the validity, reliability and meaningfulness of the information steadily increased. This situation has caused internet related issues such as problematic Internet use, Internet addiction, cognitive overload, disorientation, continuous partial attention and information pollution on the Internet. The purpose of this study is to provide practical strategies for e-learners' Internet related current issues. This study presented in three steps. At the first step, problematic Internet use and addiction, cognitive overload, disorientation, continuous partial attention and Internet information pollution was discussed as Internet related current issues of e-learners. At the second step, increase of Internet literacy, Internet search strategies, using computational knowledge engines, and benefit from Semantic Web presented as practical strategies for e-learners. At the end of study related conclusions provided.

scholarly journals Global Infodemiology of COVID-19: Focus on Google Web Searches and Instagram Hashtags

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Rovetta ◽  
Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Search Behavior ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Search ◽  
Web Searches ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Bill Gates ◽  
Internet Searches ◽  
The U.S

AbstractBackgroundThough ‘infodemiological’ methods have been used in COVID-19 research, an examination of the extent of infodemic monikers (misinformation) use on the Internet remains limited.ObjectiveTo investigate Internet search behavior related to COVID-19 and examine the circulation of infodemic monikers through two platforms—Google and Instagram—during the current global pandemic.MethodsUsing Google Trends and Instagram hashtags (#), we explored Internet search activities and behaviors related to the COVID-19 pandemic from February 20, 2020, to May 06, 2020. We investigated the names used to identify the virus, health and risk perception, life during the lockdown, and information related to the adoption of COVID-19 infodemic monikers. We computed the average peak volume (APC) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) during the study period for the monikers.ResultsThe top five COVID-19-related terms in the Google searches were “coronavirus”, “corona”, “COVID”, “virus”, “corona virus”, and “COVID-19”. Countries with a higher number of COVID-19 cases had a higher number of COVID-19 queries on Google. The monikers “coronavirus ozone”, “coronavirus laboratory”, “coronavirus 5G”, “coronavirus conspiracy” and “coronavirus bill gates” were widely circulated on the Internet. Searches about ‘tips and cures’ for COVID-19 spiked in relation to the U.S. president speculating about a ‘miracle cure’ and suggesting the injection of disinfectant to treat the virus. Around two-thirds (66.1%) of Instagram users used the hashtags “COVID-19”, and “coronavirus” to disperse virus-related information.ConclusionGlobally, there is a growing interest in COVID-19, and numerous infodemic monikers continue to circulate on the Internet. Based on our findings, we hope to encourage mass media regulators and health organizers to be vigilant and diminish the use and circulation of these infodemic monikers on the Internet, to decrease the spread of misinformation.

scholarly journals Global Infodemiology of COVID-19: Analysis of Google Web Searches and Instagram Hashtags

10.2196/20673 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. e20673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Rovetta ◽  
Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Internet Search ◽  
Web Searches ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
The Us ◽  
Bill Gates ◽  
Internet Searches

Background Although “infodemiological” methods have been used in research on coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an examination of the extent of infodemic moniker (misinformation) use on the internet remains limited. Objective The aim of this paper is to investigate internet search behaviors related to COVID-19 and examine the circulation of infodemic monikers through two platforms—Google and Instagram—during the current global pandemic. Methods We have defined infodemic moniker as a term, query, hashtag, or phrase that generates or feeds fake news, misinterpretations, or discriminatory phenomena. Using Google Trends and Instagram hashtags, we explored internet search activities and behaviors related to the COVID-19 pandemic from February 20, 2020, to May 6, 2020. We investigated the names used to identify the virus, health and risk perception, life during the lockdown, and information related to the adoption of COVID-19 infodemic monikers. We computed the average peak volume with a 95% CI for the monikers. Results The top six COVID-19–related terms searched in Google were “coronavirus,” “corona,” “COVID,” “virus,” “corona virus,” and “COVID-19.” Countries with a higher number of COVID-19 cases had a higher number of COVID-19 queries on Google. The monikers “coronavirus ozone,” “coronavirus laboratory,” “coronavirus 5G,” “coronavirus conspiracy,” and “coronavirus bill gates” were widely circulated on the internet. Searches on “tips and cures” for COVID-19 spiked in relation to the US president speculating about a “miracle cure” and suggesting an injection of disinfectant to treat the virus. Around two thirds (n=48,700,000, 66.1%) of Instagram users used the hashtags “COVID-19” and “coronavirus” to disperse virus-related information. Conclusions Globally, there is a growing interest in COVID-19, and numerous infodemic monikers continue to circulate on the internet. Based on our findings, we hope to encourage mass media regulators and health organizers to be vigilant and diminish the use and circulation of these infodemic monikers to decrease the spread of misinformation.

scholarly journals Global Infodemiology of COVID-19: Analysis of Google Web Searches and Instagram Hashtags (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Rovetta ◽  
Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Internet Search ◽  
Web Searches ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
The Us ◽  
Bill Gates ◽  
Internet Searches

BACKGROUND Although “infodemiological” methods have been used in research on coronavirus disease (COVID-19), an examination of the extent of infodemic moniker (misinformation) use on the internet remains limited. OBJECTIVE The aim of this paper is to investigate internet search behaviors related to COVID-19 and examine the circulation of infodemic monikers through two platforms—Google and Instagram—during the current global pandemic. METHODS We have defined <i>infodemic moniker</i> as a term, query, hashtag, or phrase that generates or feeds fake news, misinterpretations, or discriminatory phenomena. Using Google Trends and Instagram hashtags, we explored internet search activities and behaviors related to the COVID-19 pandemic from February 20, 2020, to May 6, 2020. We investigated the names used to identify the virus, health and risk perception, life during the lockdown, and information related to the adoption of COVID-19 infodemic monikers. We computed the average peak volume with a 95% CI for the monikers. RESULTS The top six COVID-19–related terms searched in Google were “coronavirus,” “corona,” “COVID,” “virus,” “corona virus,” and “COVID-19.” Countries with a higher number of COVID-19 cases had a higher number of COVID-19 queries on Google. The monikers “coronavirus ozone,” “coronavirus laboratory,” “coronavirus 5G,” “coronavirus conspiracy,” and “coronavirus bill gates” were widely circulated on the internet. Searches on “tips and cures” for COVID-19 spiked in relation to the US president speculating about a “miracle cure” and suggesting an injection of disinfectant to treat the virus. Around two thirds (n=48,700,000, 66.1%) of Instagram users used the hashtags “COVID-19” and “coronavirus” to disperse virus-related information. CONCLUSIONS Globally, there is a growing interest in COVID-19, and numerous infodemic monikers continue to circulate on the internet. Based on our findings, we hope to encourage mass media regulators and health organizers to be vigilant and diminish the use and circulation of these infodemic monikers to decrease the spread of misinformation.

Internet Related Current Issues of E-Learner and Recommended Practical Strategies

2016 ◽  
pp. 301-315
Author(s):  
Mehmet Firat
Keyword(s):  
Semantic Web ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Problematic Internet Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Search ◽  
Cognitive Overload ◽  
Internet Information ◽  
Internet Literacy

The complexity of the Internet has increased the requirement of learner's self-cognition, self-control and self-responsibility when using Internet to learn. Thus, responsibility of e-learner to decide on the validity, reliability and meaningfulness of the information steadily increased. This situation has caused internet related issues such as problematic Internet use, Internet addiction, cognitive overload, disorientation, continuous partial attention and information pollution on the Internet. The purpose of this study is to provide practical strategies for e-learners' Internet related current issues. This study presented in three steps. At the first step, problematic Internet use and addiction, cognitive overload, disorientation, continuous partial attention and Internet information pollution was discussed as Internet related current issues of e-learners. At the second step, increase of Internet literacy, Internet search strategies, using computational knowledge engines, and benefit from Semantic Web presented as practical strategies for e-learners. At the end of study related conclusions provided.

Problems Relating to Internet Use in China

2020 ◽  
pp. 96-103
Author(s):  
Wei Hao ◽  
Shangli Cai
Keyword(s):  
Internet Use ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Personal Life ◽  
Current Status ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Chinese Society ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Crucial Part ◽  
Made In

The Internet has penetrated all aspects of Chinese society and has become a crucial part of its social, economic, and cultural activities, as well as its personal life. Meanwhile, the rapid development of the Internet, along with a lag in the development of legislation and guidelines for use, has had an enormous impact on Chinese society and created unprecedented challenges. This chapter overviews the current status of Internet use in China, directing particular attention to problems that youth may encounter, and then reviews progress that the Chinese government has made in managing problems related to Internet use.

scholarly journals O Controle da palavra do outro nos dispositivos de busca (The control of the other’s speech on search engines)

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Marco Antônio Gutierrez
Keyword(s):  
Human Activity ◽  
Search Engines ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Search ◽  
Keywords Internet ◽  
Internet Searches ◽  
Concrete Statement

Se todo enunciado concreto é um elo na cadeia da comunicação discursiva de um determinado campo” (BAKHTIN, 2003, p. 296), meu enunciado de hoje é também uma resposta a um conjunto de enunciados de outrem, com quem dialoguei ontem. Ao controlar as vozes com quem sou capaz de dialogar na Internet, os dispositivos de busca são capazes de controlar também o meu próprio discurso. Partindo dessa premissa, o presente artigo discute o critério de relevância adotado pelos dispositivos para selecionar o resultado das buscas, em particular o critério do Google, responsável por metade das buscas realizadas na Internet.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Internet. Dispositivos de busca. Controle do discurso. ABSTRACT Any concrete statement is a link in the communication chain of a particular human activity field” (BAKHTIN, 2003, p. 296). If it is true, my discourse is now a response to another discourse with which I interacted yesterday. If search engines can control the voices of whom I am able to talk on the Internet, they are also able to control my own discourse. From this point of view, this article discusses the criteria of relevance adopted by search engines to select theirs outputs, especially Google’s criteria, responsible for half of the Internet searches. KEYWORDS: Internet. Search engines. Discourse control.

The Effect of Suicide-Related Internet Use on Users’ Mental Health

Crisis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 348-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajime Sueki
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Suicide Methods ◽  
Internet Users

Background: Previous studies have shown that suicide-related Internet use can have both negative and positive psychological effects. Aims: This study examined the effect of suicide-related Internet use on users’ suicidal ideation, depression/anxiety tendency, and loneliness. Method: A two-wave panel study of 850 Internet users was conducted via the Internet. Results: Suicide-related Internet use (e.g., browsing websites about suicide methods) had negative effects on suicidal ideation and depression/anxiety tendency. No forms of suicide-related Internet use, even those that would generally be considered positive, were found to decrease users’ suicidal ideation. In addition, our results suggest that the greater the suicidal ideation and feelings of depression and loneliness of Internet users, the more they used the Internet. Conclusion: Since suicide-related Internet use can adversely influence the mental health of young adults, it is necessary to take measures to reduce their exposure to such information.

Kaitan Akses Internet dan Penyelesaian Tugas Sekolah Berdasarkan Regresi Kuantil Menuju Masyarakat 5.0

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 342-350
Author(s):  
Suparna Parwodiwiyono
Keyword(s):  
Quantile Regression ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
The Internet ◽  
School Work ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Good Learning ◽  
The Relationship

Abstrak: Bagi generasi pasca milenial penggunaan internet sangat akrab tetapi dengan berbagai tujuan penggunaan. Penelitian ini ingin melihat keterkaitan penggunaan internet oleh penduduk yang sedang sekolah untuk kepentingan penyelesaian tugas sekolah di Indonesia untuk mendapatkan hasil belajar yang baik. Analisis berdasarkan data sekunder dari Survei Sosial Ekonomi Nasional tahun 2018. Hanya saja data yang didapatkan tidak simetris dengan adanya pencilan. Regresi kuantil digunakan untuk meminimumkan pengaruh dari pencilan yang ada. Penelitian mendapatkan hasil bahwa terdapat kaitan yang erat antara akses internet dari penduduk yang sedang sekolah dengan penyelesaian tugas sekolah.  Hasil regresi kuantil menunjukkan bahwa proporsi akses internet untuk penyelesaian tugas sekolah berbeda antar golongan proporsi penggunaan internet. Proporsi penggunaan internet yang tinggi akan digunakan untuk penyelesaian tugas sekolah yang lebih tinggi pula. Abstract: For the post millennial generation the use of the internet is very familiar but with various purposes of use. This study wants to look at the relationship between the use of the internet by residents who are currently in school for the sake of completing school work in Indonesia to get good learning outcomes. Analysis based on secondary data from the 2018 National Socio-Economic Survey. It's just that the data obtained is not symmetrical with outliers. Quantile regression is used to minimize the effect of outliers. The study found that there was a close relationship between internet access from residents who were in school and completion of school work. The quantile regression results show that the proportion of internet access for completing school work differs between groups of proportions of internet use. A high proportion of internet use will be used for completing higher school work.

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