Characterizing online searches in pediatric dermatology.
Pediatr Dermatol
; 37(6): 1212-1213, 2020 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-32869347
ABSTRACT
The use of online medical information is a common trend but little is known about these searches and implications in pediatric dermatology. Through a convenience sample of 95 parents/guardians and patients in pediatric dermatology at the University of Minnesota, 38.9% of participants reported that they had used an online search tool prior to their appointment. Google was the most common tool used (91.4%), and eczematous conditions were the most common patient-suspected diagnosis (32.4%). Of interest, 13.9% of individuals became more concerned and 16.7% made an appointment earlier because of their online findings.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Dermatology
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatr Dermatol
Year:
2020
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States