| Use of computers and the Internet for health information by patients with epilepsy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17959420 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The purpose of this study was to describe computer and Internet use among an online group and a clinic-based group of people with epilepsy. Greater than 95% of the online group and 60% of the clinic group have access to computers and the Internet. More than 99% of the online group and 57% of the clinic group used the Internet to find health information. A majority of people reported being likely to employ an Internet-based self-management program to control their epilepsy. About 43% reported searching for general information on epilepsy, 30% for medication, 23% for specific types of epilepsy, and 20% for treatment. This study found that people with epilepsy have access to computers and the Internet, desire epilepsy-specific information, and are receptive to online health information on how to manage their epilepsy. |
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Authors:
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Cam Escoffery; Colleen Diiorio; Katherine A Yeager; Frances McCarty; Elise Robinson; Elizabeth Reisinger; Thomas Henry; Archana Koganti |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. Date: 2007-10-23 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Epilepsy & behavior : E&B Volume: 12 ISSN: 1525-5050 ISO Abbreviation: Epilepsy Behav Publication Date: 2008 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-12-18 Completed Date: 2008-04-11 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100892858 Medline TA: Epilepsy Behav Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 109-14 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. cescoff@sph.emory.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Computers / utilization* Data Collection Epilepsy* Female Humans Information Storage and Retrieval / methods* Male Medical Informatics / methods* Middle Aged Online Systems / utilization* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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U48 DP000043/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS |
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