A study of internet searches for medical information in dermatology patients: The patient–physician relationship

Orgaz‐Molina, Jacinto; Cotugno, Michael; Girón-Prieto, M.S.; Arrabal-Polo, Miguel Ángel; Ruiz‐Carrascosa, J.C.; Buendía‐Eisman, A.; Arias‐Santiago, Salvador

doi:10.1016/j.ad.2015.01.011

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“…To improve person‐centered care by realizing the potential of digital media in office‐based dermatological health care, this nationwide study identified digital media use patterns in relation to skin conditions and factors influencing the impact of digital media on the patient‐physician relationship and the patient journey. Consistent with literature, digital media users tended to be younger and have chronic skin condition 3,5,7–11 . Google, online encyclopedias, and health platforms were frequently used digital media regardless of the patient journey stage, addressing diagnosis/causes and therapy/prognosis before and after a dermatological consultation, respectively.…”

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confidence: 62%

“…Health‐related internet and social media use is particularly prevalent. Studies have demonstrated that digital media use is more common among younger individuals, women, individuals with a higher education and health literacy level, individuals living in rural areas, people with chronic diseases, and a higher disease severity 3,5,7–11 . In dermatology, digital media are especially useful because of the visual nature of the specialty, e.g., one can use image‐based diagnostic aids 12 .…”

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confidence: 99%

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Patient journey and disease‐related digital media usage: A cross‐sectional study among dermatology patients across Germany

Wecker,

Höllerl,

Schick

et al. 2024

J Deutsche Derma Gesell

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SummaryBackground and ObjectivesThis study aimed to fill the gap of evidence‐based data by examining the impact of health‐related digital media use's impact on the patient‐physician relationship and patient journey, with the goal of driving positive changes in office‐based dermatological practice.Patients and MethodsGerman individuals with skin conditions completed a questionnaire assessing health‐related digital media use, eHealth literacy, impact of digital media use on the patient‐physician relationship and patient journey, and sociodemographic and health characteristics from June to November 2022, followed by descriptive analysis and linear regressions.ResultsOverall, 919 participants were analyzed (median age: 47.00, interquartile range [28.00; 61.00] years, female: 53.6%, health‐related digital media users: 56.8%). Google and online encyclopedias were commonly used before and after dermatological consultations. Online self‐help groups were used by 75% of non‐treated participants. Digital media use had no impact on the patient‐physician relationship and a positive impact on the patient journey. Positive impacts were associated with higher eHealth literacy, satisfaction with digital media quality, importance of digital media, rural residence, high education, and trust in dermatologists.ConclusionsThe potential of health‐related digital media in office‐based dermatological care necessitates the drive of an evidence‐based digital health platform to improve eHealth literacy and satisfaction with the quality of digital media among affected individuals.

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confidence: 62%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Patient journey and disease‐related digital media usage: A cross‐sectional study among dermatology patients across Germany

Wecker,

Höllerl,

Schick

et al. 2024

J Deutsche Derma Gesell

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“…Although new technologies, for example, the Internet (23) may greatly influence many patients’ expectations, our results suggest that in our populations (Dundee and Granada) there are other factors of higher importance when it comes to creating expectations, that is, friends, family, and GPs. One explanation for this might be that patients are aware that not all information on the Internet is reliable, while comments or experiences from their close ones might have a more powerful impact in the way they understand their illness and how to manage it.…”

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confidence: 65%

Exploring Patients’ Insight, Concerns, and Expectations at Dermatology Clinic: An Observational Study in 2 Centers in Scotland and Spain

Martínez‐García

Affleck

Rakvit

et al. 2020

Journal of Patient Experience

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Background: Effective doctor-patient communication is of great importance in order to optimize medical consultation outcomes. However, it can be difficult to address all patients' concerns and expectations in clinic. Objective: To identify how much patients know about their medical condition, their fears and concerns, and their expectations, as well as evaluate the benefits of using a preconsultation questionnaire routinely. Methods: This study included consecutive patients attending dermatology outpatients from Dundee (Scotland) and Granada (Spain) who completed a simple preconsultation 3-part questionnaire. Answers to this questionnaire were discussed during clinic visits. Results: Two hundred patients participated in the study. Of all, 111 (55.5%) patients already knew their diagnosis or were able to describe their symptoms and/or feelings quite accurately at their visit to Dermatology. Most patients (85%) had fears regarding their dermatological problem. A majority of patients (97%) came to clinic with specific expectations, and many (41.5%) had multiple expectations. A high proportion of patients (74%) found the questionnaire useful. Conclusion: Patients attend clinic with different levels of knowledge, fears, and expectations. We recommend using a brief and easy to use preconsultation questionnaire as a costeffective way of enhancing doctor-patient communication.

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“…1 , 2 Comprehensive understanding of these factors are critical for joint decision-making, and patients’ attempts to understand their treatment options have resulted in seeking information outside of medical appointments. 3 …”

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Factors influencing alopecia areata treatment decisions: A qualitative assessment

Han¹,

Faletsky²,

Ghatnekar³

et al. 2023

JAAD International

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A study of internet searches for medical information in dermatology patients: The patient–physician relationship

Cited by 19 publications

References 16 publications

Patient journey and disease‐related digital media usage: A cross‐sectional study among dermatology patients across Germany

Patient journey and disease‐related digital media usage: A cross‐sectional study among dermatology patients across Germany

Exploring Patients’ Insight, Concerns, and Expectations at Dermatology Clinic: An Observational Study in 2 Centers in Scotland and Spain

Factors influencing alopecia areata treatment decisions: A qualitative assessment

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