ArticleCardiovascular digital health journal2022
Online health information seeking, low atrial fibrillation-related quality of life, and high perceived efficacy in patient-physician interactions in older adults with atrial fibrillation.
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Abstract
Background: Little is known about online health information-seeking behavior among older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF) and its association with self-reported outcomes. Objective: To examine patient characteristics associated with online health information seeking and the association between information seeking and low AF-related quality of life and high perceived efficacy in patient-physician interaction. Methods: We used data from the SAGE-AF (Systematic Assessment of Geriatric Elements in AF) study, which includes older participants aged ≥65 years with AF and a CHA Results: A total of 874 online participants (mean age 74.5 years, 51% male, 91% non-Hispanic White) were studied. Approximately 60% of participants sought health information online. Participants aged 74 years or older and those on anticoagulation were less likely, while those with a college degree were more likely, to seek online health information after adjusting for potential confounders. Participants who sought health information online, compared to those who did not, were significantly more likely to have a low AF-related QOL, but less likely to self-report confidence in patient-physician interaction (aOR = 1.56, 95% CI: 1.15-2.13; aOR = 0.68, 95% CI: 0.49-0.93, respectively). Conclusion: Clinicians should consider barriers to patient-physician interaction in older adults who seek health information online, encourage shared decision-making, and provide patients with a list of online resources for AF in addition to disease education plans to help patients manage their health.
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