ArticleIrish journal of medical science2017
Parent's use of the Internet in the search for healthcare information and subsequent impact on the doctor-patient relationship.
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- How paediatricians communicate with parents who access online health information.Journal of paediatrics and child health · 2022Article
- Hand It to Dr Google: The Quality of Online Information on Ganglion Cysts.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2022Article
- Patients' perspectives on the quality of online patient education materials: A qualitative study.Journal of education and health promotion · 2022Article
- Profile of the Users and the Most Visited Topics of a Pediatric eHealth Website.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Quality and reliability evaluation of current Internet information regarding mesh use in inguinal hernia surgery using HONcode and the DISCERN instrument.Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery · 2021Article
- The role of social media in clubfoot: information sharing and social support.Journal of children's orthopaedics · 2021Article
- Parental internet search in the field of pediatric orthopedics.European journal of pediatrics · 2019Article
- Preference of cancer patients and family members regarding delivery of bad news and differences in clinical practice among medical staff.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2019Article
- Risk Assessment for Parents Who Suspect Their Child Has Autism Spectrum Disorder: Machine Learning Approach.Journal of medical Internet research · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe Internet is an unavoidable source of healthcare information. This information, both reliable and unreliable, has previously been shown to influence carer's decisions.
aimsOur aim was to evaluate this information seeking behavior among parents and its subsequent potential impact on the doctor-patient relationship.
methodWe undertook a cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey of paediatric outpatients. Enrollment took place over 4 weeks in March 2015. There were no inclusion or exclusion criteria and enrollment was voluntary. In total 100 questionnaires were completed.
resultsGeneral Practitioners were the most common source of healthcare information. The Internet ranked third as a reliable source of healthcare information. The Internet was commonly used as an educational resource to learn about causes, treatment, and medications. A significant percentage of our population expressed concern regarding Internet information reliability. A small percentage of parents were concerned that disclosing Internet usage may worsen the relationship with their doctor.
conclusionsParents showed a willingness to learn about diseases and treatments, and felt that the Internet was a good resource to do so. This study shows that open discussion about Internet usage between parents and doctors is not common and carers feel at risk of judgment should they admit to Internet usage. The Internet should be seen as a positive adjunct to patient education which can improve understanding, thus strengthening the doctor-patient relationship. The Internet will never replace the role of healthcare professionals but must be seen as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary approach.
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