| Survey results of Internet and computer usage in veterans with epilepsy. | |
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PMID: 20116339 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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After our study of a self-management intervention for epilepsy, we gathered data on Internet use and computer availability to assess the feasibility of computer-based interventions in a veteran population. Veterans were asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire that gathered information regarding seizures/epilepsy in addition to demographic data, Internet use, computer availability, and interest in distance education regarding epilepsy. Three hundred twenty-four VA neurology clinic patients completed the survey. One hundred twenty-six self-reported a medical diagnosis of epilepsy and constituted the epilepsy/seizure group. For this group of veterans, the need for remote/distance-based interventions was validated given the majority of veterans traveled long distances (>2 hours). Only 51% of the epilepsy/seizure group had access to the Internet, and less than half (42%) expressed an interest in getting information on epilepsy self-management on their computer, suggesting that Web-based interventions may not be an optimal method for a self-management intervention in this population. |
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Authors:
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Michael Pramuka; Rick Hendrickson; Anne C Van Cott |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. Date: 2010-01-29 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Epilepsy & behavior : E&B Volume: 17 ISSN: 1525-5069 ISO Abbreviation: Epilepsy Behav Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-15 Completed Date: 2010-06-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100892858 Medline TA: Epilepsy Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 366-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Published by Elsevier Inc. |
Affiliation:
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University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15240, USA. |
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Adult Aged Computers / utilization* Epilepsy / physiopathology, therapy* Female Health Surveys Hospitals, Veterans / statistics & numerical data Humans Internet / utilization* Male Medical Informatics / methods* Middle Aged Self Care* Veterans* |
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