Designing and Evaluating an Educational Website for Osteoarthritis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Shahmoradi ◽  
Mehrbakhsh Nilashi ◽  
Sana Ahmadi ◽  
Sorayya Rezayi
Keyword(s):  
Self Care ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Scientific Content ◽  
Nutritional Information ◽  
Technical Performance ◽  
Disease Information ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Care Information

Aim: Using educational websites can be effective in enhancing the health-related knowledge of patients suffering from osteoarthritis. This study aimed to design and evaluate an educational website to improve the awareness of patients with osteoarthritis. Method: This is a descriptive-applied study. Having reviewed valid scientific articles retrieved from Medline (through PubMed), Scopus, and Google Scholar databases, the contents required for the website were identified and classified. Then, the scientific content extracted from the articles was evaluated by general physicians and Ph.D. of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Different sections of the website were designed by "Google sites," and the content was published. In the last stage of the research, the osteoarthritis educational website was evaluated by students of medicine and health information technology in terms of technical performance by a standard questionnaire. Results: In this study, an educational website was designed to educate patients with osteoarthritis. Users can log in to the website and learn about symptoms, consequences, predisposing factors, pain relief exercises, nutritional information, and self-care programs. The content provided on the website includes three main sections of general disease information, clinical information, and disease self-care information, which physicians evaluated in the first phase. According to the content evaluation results extracted from the studies and the questionnaire's analysis, the designed website had a good quality. The average scores of the questions related to website usability, screen capabilities, terminology and information, learning ability, and overall website capability were 7.79, 8.15, 8.4, 8.08, and 8.03, respectively, which were at a "good" level. Conclusion: At the end of this research, an educational website for osteoarthritis was created. Patients can access the site via the link and receive educational information about symptoms, consequences, predisposing factors, exercises to reduce pain, self-care, and nutritional information.

The Effect of Self-Care Information on Health-Related Attitudes and Beliefs of College Students

1989 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Joel Coons ◽  
William F. McGhan ◽  
J. Lyle Bootman ◽  
Lon N. Larson
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Attitudes And Beliefs ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Care Information

Changes in health-related quality of life in patients of self-care vs. in-center dialysis during the first year

2007 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carole Loos-Ayav ◽  
Luc Frimat ◽  
Michèle Kessler ◽  
Jacques Chanliau ◽  
Pierre-Yves Durand ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Self Care ◽  
First Year ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Abstract 247: Pilot Study Examining Heart Failure Patient Internet Use and Adherence to a Web Based Portal Designed to Support Self-Care.

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Redah Z Mahmood ◽  
Judith Grossi ◽  
Todd M Koelling
Keyword(s):  
Computer Use ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Clinical Events ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Care Information ◽  
Use Of Internet

Background: Experts agree that HF patients should practice appropriate self-care behaviors to minimize the risk of adverse clinical events, including early unplanned readmissions. We sought to understand patient perceptions and adherence to a web-based system designed to support self-care of HF patients. Methods: 100 HF patients were surveyed regarding their computer use and attitudes toward using an internet based web-portal (WP) to support self-care, provide patient education, and communicate with healthcare providers (HCP’s). We then consented 42 patients to participate in a 12 week trial of using the WP to track clinical parameters (daily weights, blood pressure, sodium/fluid intake, exercise), provide links for HF self-education, and update HCP’s on their progress. Patients received a face to face teaching session on accessing and using the WP. Results: The computer use survey (N=100) demonstrated that 72% of patients reported having a computer at home, 67% used email and 71% used the internet. In the WP intervention group (N=41) only 24 (58.5%) were able to successfully access the WP and enter data during the pilot (see table 1). Conclusions: Pilot data showed a significant positive correlation (see table 1) between patients indicating use of internet to access heaIth care information (HCI) and adherence with the WP. Despite strong interest to use a home based WP for self-care and communication with providers, we found that many hurdles prevented patients from using the WP. Internet based educational tools for HF patients may be desirable, but limitations in patients’ ability to access internet based programs may ultimately render the tools ineffective.

Abstract 11916: Changes in Symptoms Predicted Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Heart Failure

Circulation ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 130 (suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seongkum Heo ◽  
Debra K Moser ◽  
Terry A Lennie ◽  
Mary Fischer ◽  
Eugene Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Functional Class ◽  
Nyha Functional Class ◽  
Behavioral Variables ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Background: Patients with heart failure (HF) have notably poor health-related quality of life (HRQOL), which is associated with high hospitalization rates. Physical symptoms have been associated with poor HRQOL. However, whether improvement in physical symptoms actually leads to improvement in HRQOL has not fully examined in patients with HF. Purpose: To examine the effects of changes in physical symptoms on changes in HRQOL at 12 months, after controlling for age, comorbidities, New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class, and modifiable psychosocial and behavioral factors. Methods: Data on physical symptoms (Symptom Status Questionnaire-HF) and HRQOL (Minnesota Living with Heart Failure) were collected from 94 patients with HF (mean age 58 ± 14 years, 44% male, 58% NYHA functional class II/III) at baseline and 12 month follow-up. Age, comorbidities, and NYHA functional class were collected using standard questionnaires at baseline. Psychosocial variables (depressive symptoms [Patient Health Questionnaire], perceived control [Control Attitudes Scale-Revised], and social support [Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support]) and behavioral variables (medication adherence [Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems], sodium intake [24-hour urine], and self-care management [Self-care management subscale of the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index]) were collected at baseline. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were used to analyze the data. Results: The mean score changes in physical symptoms and HRQOL were -3.8 (± 14.1) and -9.2 (± 24.1), respectively (negative scores indicate improvement.). Among the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, psychosocial variables, behavioral variables, baseline physical symptoms, and changes in physical symptoms, only changes in physical symptoms predicted changes in HRQOL at 12 months (F = 6.384, R2 = .46, p < .001). Improvement in physical symptoms led to improvement in HRQOL. Conclusion: It is critical to improve physical symptoms to improve HRQOL. Thus, development and delivery of effective interventions targeting improvement in physical symptoms are warranted in this population.

Self care integrative treatment demonstrated in rural community setting improves health related quality of life of lymphatic filariasis patients in endemic villages

Acta Tropica ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 126 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhur Guruprasad Aggithaya ◽  
Saravu R. Narahari ◽  
Sudha Vayalil ◽  
Mohammed Shefuvan ◽  
Neethu K. Jacob ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Lymphatic Filariasis ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
Integrative Treatment ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Preferences for Sources of Self-Care Information

1982 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 18-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathy E. Green
Keyword(s):  
Self Care ◽  
Care Information

Health-Related Stigma, Social Support, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Care Actions Among Adults With Sickle Cell Disease in Oman

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110467
Author(s):  
Huda Al Raqaishi ◽  
Mohammad Al Qadire ◽  
Omar Alzaabi ◽  
Omar Al Omari
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
Health Related

Stigma contributes to the burden of individuals and families affected by Sickle cell disease (SCD) and causes delay in appropriate care seeking. The aim of this study is to examine the levels and associations between stigma, social support, self-efficacy, and self-care actions among adult patients with SCD in Oman using a cross-sectional, correlational design. Of the 264 participants, 56.1% ( n = 148) were males, with mean age of 30.1 years ( SD 7.7). Half of the participants were married, and 88.3% had no other associated diseases. The results demonstrate that patients in Oman suffer from health-related stigma. However, social support, self-efficacy, and self-care actions were reported to be high and correlated with several clinical and demographic variables. Based on the results, effective, low-cost interventions such as psycho-educational groups, individual counseling, or group therapies might be developed. They can promote belief in enhanced efficacy and improved SCD adaptation, thereby increasing patient, and provider satisfaction.

Cancer-related fatigue

2007 ◽  
pp. 533-538
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue ◽  
Care Information ◽  
Major Impediment

Causes and assessment 534 Management 536 Fatigue is one of the most common and distressing symptoms experienced by people with cancer. It is characterized by a lack of energy, being tired, weak, worn out, or exhausted, and is unrelieved by rest or sleep. This results in feeling less able to do mental or physical tasks. It can severely restrict activities, and this can lead to social isolation and impact on relationships. All patients should be informed of the likelihood of fatigue, and given self-care information, before it becomes a major impediment to their quality of life....

Caring for the Family Caregiver

2020 ◽  
pp. 200-214
Author(s):  
Elaine Wittenberg ◽  
Joy V. Goldsmith ◽  
Sandra L. Ragan ◽  
Terri Ann Parnell
Keyword(s):  
Health Literacy ◽  
Family Caregiver ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Disease Information ◽  
The Family ◽  
Caregiver Needs ◽  
Literacy Framework

There is little evidence for caregiver assessment and interventions based on unique social and contextual factors of caregiving. Current approaches to caring for the family caregiver involve a “one size fits all” approach where caregiver assessment may or may not occur, and there is no link between identification of caregiver needs and recommended resources. When caregiver assessment does occur, it does not involve unique caregiving characteristics that positively impact communication and health literacy. Caring for the Family Caregiver, a communication and health literacy framework, is introduced and consists of teaching healthcare providers to address caregiving types by finding disease information, assessing and integrating information, partnering with the caregiver, finding support, talking with the caregiver, and planning for caregiver self-care. Directions for future research are also summarized.

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