ArticleHealth education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education2012
Internet use for prediagnosis symptom appraisal by colorectal cancer patients.
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- Web Use for Symptom Appraisal of Physical Health Conditions: A Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2017Pooled it
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- Incorporating patient and family preferences into evidence-based medicine.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2013Article
- Barriers to and facilitators of online health information-seeking behaviours among cancer patients: A systematic review.Digital healthReview
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Abstract
backgroundThis study explored the characteristics of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who accessed Internet-based health information as part of their symptom appraisal process prior to consulting a health care provider.
methodNewly diagnosed CRC patients who experienced symptoms prior to diagnosis were interviewed. Brief COPE was used to measure patient coping. Logistic and linear regressions were used to assess Internet use and appraisal delay.
resultsTwenty-five percent of the sample (61/242) consulted the Internet prior to visiting a health care provider. Internet use was associated with having private health insurance (odds ratio [OR] = 2.55; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.20-5.43) and experiencing elimination symptoms (OR = 1.43; 95% CI = 1.14-1.80) and was marginally associated with age (OR = 0.96; 95% CI = 0.93-0.99). Internet use was not related to delayed medical care seeking.
conclusionInternet use did not influence decisions to seek medical care. The Internet provided a preliminary information resource for individuals who experienced embarrassing CRC symptoms, had private health insurance, and were younger.
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