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Online Social Engagement by Cancer Patients: A Clinic-Based Patient Survey.
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Abstract
backgroundThe Internet is commonly used as a source of health information, but little is known about the Internet practices specific to cancer patients.
objectiveTo understand cancer patients' use of the Internet as an informational resource and for social support.
methodsThe researchers conducted a survey of 1282 patients at a comprehensive cancer center to assess frequency of Internet access and online behaviors.
resultsOf the cancer patients surveyed, 1096 (85.49%) had Internet access; of those with Internet access, 953 (86.95%) reported going online at least weekly, and 747 (68.16%) reported daily online activity. Grouping Internet users by their level of online social engagement revealed that out of 1096 users, 331 (30.20%) had not sought out social connections online, 227 (20.71%) had read about experiences from other cancer patients, 410 (37.41%) had also written about their personal experiences, and 128 (11.68%) had participated in a formal online group for cancer patients. Increased online social engagement was associated with an increased perception that the Internet was useful for social support.
conclusionsInternet use among cancer patients was common, and most patients reported that they found useful information about their cancer diagnosis online. Cancer patients who actively posted or shared content perceived more social support from the Internet than those who used the Internet solely as an informational resource or to read about other cancer patients' experiences. Physicians have a great opportunity to direct users to quality health information on the Web.
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