scholarly journals Correction: Examining the Interaction Between Medical Information Seeking Online and Understanding: Exploratory Study

JMIR Cancer ◽  
10.2196/35222 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. e35222
Author(s):  
Rei Kobayashi ◽  
Masato Ishizaki
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Medical Information

scholarly journals Cancer patients’ information seeking behavior related to online electronic healthcare records

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 146045822110247
Author(s):  
Hanife Rexhepi ◽  
Isto Huvila ◽  
Rose-Mharie Åhlfeldt ◽  
Åsa Cajander
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Information Horizons ◽  
Health Information Sources

Patients’ online access to their EHR together with the rapid proliferation of medical information on the Internet has changed how patients use information to learn about their health. Patients’ tendency to turn to the Internet to find information about their health and care is well-documented. However, little is known about patients’ information seeking behavior when using online EHRs. By using information horizons as an analytical tool this paper aims to investigate the information behavior of cancer patients who have chosen to view their EHRs (readers) and to those who have not made that option (non-readers). Thirty interviews were conducted with patients. Based on information horizons, it seems that non-reading is associated with living in a narrower information world in comparison to readers. The findings do not suggest that the smallness would be a result of active avoidance of information, or that it would be counterproductive for the patients. The findings suggest, however, that EHRs would benefit from comprehensive linking to authoritative health information sources to help users to understand their contents. In parallel, healthcare professionals should be more aware of their personal role as a key source of health information to those who choose not to read their EHRs.

Intelligent Portals for Supporting Medical Information Needs

Web Portals ◽  
2011 ◽  
pp. 270-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Moon ◽  
Frada Burstein
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Medical Decisions ◽  
Community Information ◽  
Decision Making Processes

The aim of this chapter is to review the way portal technology can assist users seeking medical information. There has been an increase in health Internet usage, and better health-care delivery outcomes are predicted as users are better informed when making medical decisions. At the same time, there is much concern about the need for medical portals to meet community information needs. This chapter discusses what constitutes an intelligent portal, discusses desirable portal components and attributes of intelligent portal features, and how these can be implemented to meet the needs of diverse users. Seven Australian medical Web sites have been analysed according to intelligence features. The results and analysis are presented and discussed, in particular, with respect to their functionality as defined for intelligent portals. The discussion is focused on the extent to which these attributes help users with their information seeking and therefore support their decision-making processes.

Information Seeking, Sharing and Use on Religion among Afghan youth in Toronto

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Quirke
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Étude Qualitative ◽  
Etude Qualitative

This poster summarizes the findings of a qualitative, exploratory study on Afghan youth’s information seeking, sharing and use regarding religion. Data collection included interviews and participant observation. Findings included the key role of technology, the iKoran and social networking sites in particular, in facilitating information seeking and sharing on Islam.Cette affiche résume les résultats d’une étude qualitative exploratoire auprès des jeunes femmes afghanes sur leurs pratiques de recherche, de partage et d’utilisation de l’information concernant la religion. Les données recueillies proviennent d’entrevues et d’observation des participantes. Les résultats démontrent le rôle clé de la technologie, iKoran et les sites de réseautage social en particulier, et facilite la recherche et le partage d’information sur l’Islam.

Physician internet medical information seeking and on-line continuing education use patterns

2002 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Casebeer ◽  
Nancy Bennett ◽  
Robert Kristofco ◽  
Anna Carillo ◽  
Robert Centor
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
On Line

Medical information seeking: Impact on risk for anxiety psychopathology

2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 402-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron M. Norr ◽  
Daniel W. Capron ◽  
Norman B. Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Medical Information

Information-seeking Behaviors of Podiatric Physicians

2012 ◽  
Vol 102 (6) ◽  
pp. 451-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna M. Perzeski
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Internet Survey ◽  
State University ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Kent State University ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviors

Background: The goal of this study was to evaluate the information-seeking behaviors of podiatric physicians as they search for answers to clinical questions that arise during patient care visits. Methods: Invitations to participate in an Internet survey were e-mailed to alumni of the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (now Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine [KSUCPM]). Twenty-nine questions surveyed the types and frequency of information that podiatric physicians need during patient care visits, which information resources are used by podiatric physicians, and which barriers podiatric physicians encounter when seeking information in general. Results: With 143 completed surveys, results of this study indicate a preference for searching the Internet over using colleagues and print literature. The most common need is for drug information, and common barriers include lack of time and cost of accessing information. Results are similar to those for physicians and other health-care providers seeking information. Conclusions: Podiatrists recognize the need to become proficient at locating high-quality information, evaluating resources, and improving their understanding and use of resources on evidence-based medicine. Furthermore, with an increased awareness of their own behaviors, practicing podiatric physicians should pursue the best methods to find, judge, and use medical information for patient care. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 102(6): 451–462, 2012)

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