scholarly journals Investigating readiness to use Internet and mobile services of diabetic patients of a middle-income country

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javad Jafari ◽  
Hossein Karimi Moonaghi ◽  
Soleiman Ahmady ◽  
Nabil Zary ◽  
Italo Masiello
Keyword(s):  
Medical Information ◽  
Mobile Services ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Mobile Service ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Background: Diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, especially in developing countries, as a consequence of urbanization. The use of the Internet and mobile service are increasing as well. The independent use of the Internet and mobile technologies by the patients could be a key step towards self-care management of the disease. Methods: A validated questionnaire with two parts was used and was completed by patients who came to two diabetic clinics for routine checkup. The first part consisted of 16 items collecting demographics information. The second part contained 26 items about the specific use of the Internet and mobile services to access information. Results: 407 questionnaires were completed. 108 (26,5 %) had routine access to Internet, of which 95,4 % had routine access to mobile services and 77,8 % were positive to the use of a Persian website for medical information. Yet, 55 % of respondents preferred to get information from TV, radio and educational courses. Conclusions: Data suggest that most diabetic patients who use the Internet in this study were willing to receive educational material by the Internet. However, many still prefer traditional means of information. Our future research is going to focus on early adopters.

scholarly journals Investigating readiness to use Internet and mobile services of diabetic patients of a middle-income country

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javad Jafari ◽  
Hossein Karimi Moonaghi ◽  
Soleiman Ahmady ◽  
Nabil Zary ◽  
Italo Masiello
Keyword(s):  
Medical Information ◽  
Mobile Services ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Mobile Service ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Background: Diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, especially in developing countries, as a consequence of urbanization. The use of the Internet and mobile service are increasing as well. The independent use of the Internet and mobile technologies by the patients could be a key step towards self-care management of the disease. Methods: A validated questionnaire with two parts was used and was completed by patients who came to two diabetic clinics for routine checkup. The first part consisted of 16 items collecting demographics information. The second part contained 26 items about the specific use of the Internet and mobile services to access information. Results: 407 questionnaires were completed. 108 (26,5 %) had routine access to Internet, of which 95,4 % had routine access to mobile services and 77,8 % were positive to the use of a Persian website for medical information. Yet, 55 % of respondents preferred to get information from TV, radio and educational courses. Conclusions: Data suggest that most diabetic patients who use the Internet in this study were willing to receive educational material by the Internet. However, many still prefer traditional means of information. Our future research is going to focus on early adopters.

scholarly journals Investigating readiness to use Internet and mobile services of diabetic patients of a middle-income country

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javad Javad Jafari ◽  
Hossein Karimi Moonaghi ◽  
Soleiman Ahmady ◽  
Nabil Zary ◽  
Italo Masiello
Keyword(s):  
Medical Information ◽  
Mobile Services ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Mobile Service ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Background: Diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide, especially in developing countries, as a consequence of urbanization. The use of the Internet and mobile service are increasing as well. The independent use of the Internet and mobile technologies by the patients could be a key step towards self-care management of the disease. Methods: A validated questionnaire with two parts was used and was completed by patients who came to two diabetic clinics for routine checkup. The first part consisted of 16 items collecting demographics information. The second part contained 26 items about the specific use of the Internet and mobile services to access information. Results: 407 questionnaires were completed. 108 (26,5 %) had routine access to Internet, of which 95,4 % had routine access to mobile services and 77,8 % were positive to the use of a Persian website for medical information. Yet, 55 % of respondents preferred to get information from TV, radio and educational courses. Conclusions: Data suggest that most diabetic patients who use the Internet in this study were willing to receive educational material by the Internet. However, many still prefer traditional means of information. Our future research is going to focus on early adopters.

Update of the last 2 years on the impact of the internet and social networks on the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus: simple review. (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mayli Lañas-Navarro ◽  
Jose Ipanaque-Calderon Sr ◽  
Fiorela E Solano
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Health Personnel ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Bibliographic Search ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND Research on the use of the Internet in the medical field is experiencing many advances, including mobile applications, social networks, telemedicine. Its implementation in medical care and comprehensive patient management is a much discussed topic at present. OBJECTIVE This narrative review aims to understand the impact of the internet and social networks on the management of diabetes, both for patients and medical staff. METHODS The bibliographic search was carried out in the databases Pubmed, Virtual Health Library (VHL) and Lilacs between 2018 to 2020. RESULTS Multiple mobile applications have been created for the help and control of diabetic patients, as well as the implementation of online courses, improving the knowledge of health personnel applying them in the field of telemedicine. CONCLUSIONS The use of the Internet and social networks brings many benefits for both the diabetic patient and the health personnel, offering advantages for both.

Older Adults and Their Internet Behaviors

2012 ◽  
pp. 608-619 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Mazur ◽  
Margaret L. Signorella ◽  
Michelle Hough
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Attitudinal Barriers ◽  
Cognitive Limitations ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Early research on older adult computer users focused on the possibility for technology to increase social interaction and alleviate loneliness. Subsequent research has been equivocal on the possible benefits of the Internet for well-being. Nonetheless, in spite of an initial “gray gap,” older adults are increasingly joining younger cohorts in using the Internet. Barriers to older adults’ use of the Internet remain, such as physical and cognitive limitations. Attitudinal barriers may exist, but it is unclear whether these result from lack of experience or differences in income or health status. Business researchers have found that older persons differ from other age groups in their Internet engagement patterns, including online buying. Future research directions include whether computers can improve cognitive functioning and quality of life, how to increase engagement levels, and if there will always be a lag in technology use among older adults.

Organizational Research Over the Internet

2004 ◽  
pp. 130-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Benjamin Porr ◽  
Robert E. Ployhart
Keyword(s):  
Informed Consent ◽  
Applied Research ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Organizational Research ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Use Of The Internet

This chapter presents a framework through which ethical Internet-based organizational research can be conducted. Organizational constraints that promote the use of the Internet for applied research are identified, followed by potential benefits and drawbacks. The chapter then discusses the ethical issues that must be considered when conducting Internet-based organizational research; these include concerns about privacy, confidentiality, anonymity, informed consent and providing a debriefing. A case study illustrates these issues, and the chapter concludes with directions for future research. Numerous tables and figures are used to serve as a quick reference for the key points of the chapter.

Internet as a Source of Health Information and its Perceived Influence on Personal Empowerment

2011 ◽  
pp. 958-974
Author(s):  
Guy Paré ◽  
Jean-Nicolas Malek ◽  
Claude Sicotte ◽  
Marc Lemire
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Personal Empowerment ◽  
Participative Approach ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Search For Information

The primary aim of this study is twofold. First, the authors seek to identify the factors that influence members of the general public to conduct Internet searches for health information. Their second intent is to explore the influence such Internet use has on three types of personal empowerment. In the summer of 2007 the authors conducted a household sample survey of a population of Canadian adults. A total of 261 self-administered questionnaires were returned to the researchers. Our findings indicate that use of the Internet as a source of health information is directly related to three main factors: sex, age and the individual’s perceived ability to understand, interpret and use the medical information available online. Further, their results lend support to the notion that using the Internet to search for information about health issues represents a more consumer based and participative approach to health care. This study is one of the first to relate Internet use to various forms of personal empowerment. This area appears to have great potential as a means by which consumers can become more empowered in managing personal health issues.

Share or Lose

2021 ◽  
pp. 267-285
Author(s):  
Kamil Yagci ◽  
Mahmut Efendi ◽  
Sureyya Akçay
Keyword(s):  
Service Sector ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Social Technology ◽  
Basic Information ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Consumption Practices ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The Impact

In addition to the development of social technology and the widespread use of the internet, the fact that people are getting used to sharing their goods and services has made the concept of sharing economy a popular issue. Sharing economy is “a potential new way for sustainability,” and it is noted that it would disrupt the unsustainable hyper-consumption practices directing capitalist economies. In this regard, the importance of sharing economy becomes prominent. In this study, first of all, basic information was given about sharing economy and then the concepts about how it made progress were introduced. In the next step, the definitions of sharing economy were given, the importance of sharing was mentioned, and then the products used in sharing economy were mentioned. In the following stage, the benefits of sharing economy to nature were addressed, and the weaknesses and dark sides of sharing economy were revealed. Finally, the impact of the sharing economy on the service sector was emphasized, and opinions were presented for future research on this subject.

Factors inhibiting the internet adoption by base of the pyramid in India

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumedha Chauhan ◽  
Parul Gupta ◽  
Mahadeo Jaiswal
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Internet Adoption ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Use Of The Internet

Purpose This paper aims to explore the factors inhibiting the internet adoption among base of pyramid (BoP) and to develop further insights of such factors. Design/methodology/approach Researchers used a mixed-method study with QUAL/QUAN sequence in this research. Given the dearth of research on the internet usage by the BoP segment in India, the authors began with the exploratory qualitative study. Semi-structured interviews in local language were carried out with the people belonging to the BoP segment in India using common interview protocol. Face-to-face interviews were conducted for 20-30 min with ten people. Thematic analysis (Braun and Clarke, 2006) was conducted on the interview transcripts which lead to five themes. These themes were identified as the potential inhibitors to the internet adoption by the BoP segment in India. This step was further followed by a confirmatory quantitative study. Findings The results confirm that the factors such as lack of digital literacy, complexity and language barrier play a significant role in inhibiting the internet adoption by the BoP segment. However, there is no impact of perceived risk and cost on the internet adoption. The significant relationship between lack of digital literacy and intention to use implies that if the BoP segment is capable to locate, evaluate and use digital information, it is more likely to use the internet. Similarly, the relationship between complexity and the intention to use suggests that if the BoP segment finds it easy to use and understand the internet, it is more likely to use it. Practical implications This research has the implications for government departments and policymakers that are responsible for promoting use of the internet. Therefore, such departments and policymakers are advised to channelize their effort on resting the digital literacy, especially in terms of internet adoption. Findings of this study show that digital literacy, complexity and language barriers are major inhabitants in the internet adoption. Directed and focused government policies and initiatives such as subsidized seminars and training programmes specially designed for the BoP segment can help in increasing internet adoption. Social implications The adoption and use of the internet services by BoP have major implications for digital equality. Therefore, it would be important to explore the factors inhibiting the internet adoption among BoP. Originality/value This paper not only explores the factors inhibiting internet adoption among BoP in developing countries such as India but also provides deeper insights to these factors by collecting first-hand information from target segment. The finding of this research provides meaningful inputs to policymakers and also to industry to remove digital divide in the target population. This is how this research adds value to the existing knowledge available in this domain and it also provides agenda for future research.

Internet as a Source of Health Information and its Perceived Influence on Personal Empowerment

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guy Paré ◽  
Jean-Nicolas Malek ◽  
Claude Sicotte ◽  
Marc Lemire
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Personal Empowerment ◽  
Participative Approach ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Search For Information

The primary aim of this study is twofold. First, the authors seek to identify the factors that influence members of the general public to conduct Internet searches for health information. Their second intent is to explore the influence such Internet use has on three types of personal empowerment. In the summer of 2007 the authors conducted a household sample survey of a population of Canadian adults. A total of 261 self-administered questionnaires were returned to the researchers. Our findings indicate that use of the Internet as a source of health information is directly related to three main factors: sex, age and the individual’s perceived ability to understand, interpret and use the medical information available online. Further, their results lend support to the notion that using the Internet to search for information about health issues represents a more consumer based and participative approach to health care. This study is one of the first to relate Internet use to various forms of personal empowerment. This area appears to have great potential as a means by which consumers can become more empowered in managing personal health issues.

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