Fracture Patients' Attitudes towards Online Health Information & a 'Prescribed' Fracture Website
Ir Med J
; 111(4): 732, 2018 04 19.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction Following musculoskeletal injury patient education is essential to help patients understand their treatment. Many attend the orthopaedic fracture clinic with multiple questions related to their diagnosis and treatment. Aim To assess trauma patients' attitudes towards online health information and a specific orthopaedic patient information website. Methods A validated questionnaire was distributed over 5 consecutive clinics, with questions based on previous online experiences & www.myorthoclinic.com. Results One hundred six patients completed the survey. Seventy-one percent trusted the internet whereas 83% trusted the information provided by the website. Eighty-three percent felt encouraged to take action to benefit their health. Eighty-seven percent felt that there was a wide range of information provided. Seventy-two percent agreed that they learnt something new. Discussion Patients attending the trauma clinic have benefited from the 'prescribing' of a dedicated orthopaedic trauma website. This low-cost concept utilises minimal resources, requires little effort to implement and is applicable to all specialties.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Wounds and Injuries
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Attitude to Health
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Patient Education as Topic
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Education, Distance
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Health Information Systems
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Musculoskeletal System
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Ir Med J
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article