An empowerment-based approach to developing innovative e-health tools for self-management

Alpay, Laurence; Boog, Paul van der; Dumaij, A.C.M.

doi:10.1177/1460458211420089

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“…The Internet has become a preferred resource for health‐related information even for individuals who primarily gain information from traditional media (books, magazines) or health care professionals (Jacobs et al, ). Studies have documented an increase in online tools and technologies available supporting health self‐management (Alpay et al, ; Bodenheimer, Lorig, Holman, & Grumbach, ). In the specific case of health management, equally important are content skills required to sift through and make sense of the health information (Neter & Brainin, ) and digital skills to navigate the online environment.…”

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“…Patients with similar health conditions connect with each other using online support or peer groups, essentially sharing their knowledge and experiences, and producing ‘value’ for others. ‘Contact with fellow patients advances self‐education and individual responsibility, encourages initiative and gives people an opportunity to help others’ (Alpay, Boog, & Dumaij, , p. 250).…”

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Consumerism in online health information search and self‐tracking devices

Ertiö

Räsänen

2019

Int J Consumer Studies

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The Internet hosts a plethora of health information and has become a popular source users turn to when looking up information. Nonetheless, the existence of this wealth of online health information generates challenges related to access and user skills. Whereas previous studies surveyed a cross‐section of users, our aim is to complement them with a population‐level study. We use nationally representative data collected by Statistics Finland between 2006 and 2016 to investigate the extent to which online health information search and use of self‐tracking devices associate with social, economic and demographic factors. We have used descriptive statistics and logistic regressions to show that, in 2016, disparities still existed in how Finns make use of the health information found online as well as appropriate new devices such as self‐tracking devices. The population level of this study aids us in understanding the degree of adoption of new technologies used by different demographics. We show that, despite having access to the Internet, certain factors influence actual usage negatively. Looking forward, a key limitation of our study is a lack of measures to determine how these demographics use health information to adjust their behaviour. In the Nordic context, important research implications relate to the persisting digital divides in health technology adoption.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Consumerism in online health information search and self‐tracking devices

Ertiö

Räsänen

2019

Int J Consumer Studies

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“…The rapid development of ICTs in terms of data storage and processing power has led to new and progressive systems for e-health intervention (Norman et al, 2007). E-health systems can also be a technological tool to improve self-management of health (Alpay, van der Boog, & Dumaij, 2011). Self-management is a powerful tool for patients, especially those with special needs, such as the long-term, chronically ill. E-health has also been referred to as a patient oriented ICT (Andreassen, 2012).…”

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Credibility of information in online communities

Hajli

Sims

Featherman

et al. 2014

Journal of Strategic Marketing

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Social media and Web 2.0 empower individuals to generate content online. It is important to better understand the potential added value of social media for e-health service provision. Social support and credibility of health related information generated via social media is a big challenge for online health communities. In this qualitative research, content of discussions from an online health community is analysed. Two themes are examined: online social support and credibility of online forums. Findings show accuracy and credibility of online communities -user profiles, ratings of posts and improved monitoring of content by advisors improve perceived credibility and trust in online forums and communities. Accuracy and perceived credibility of online health communities is pivotal in facilitating social relationships. While consumers are concerned about the credibility of online information, they benefit from social support and are increasingly turning to social media as a source of information and support. Organizations can benefit from better understanding consumer's use of social media, their concerns about information credibility and need for social support.

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“…A potential new approach to skin screening is in the proliferation of patient-oriented “e-Health tools,” digital resources that facilitate active self-management of patient health practices and information [18]. Low-cost and widely available e-Health technologies for skin surveillance may reduce practical and psychological barriers as they are patient-initiated, performed outside of clinical settings, and often personalized and interactive.…”

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e-Health Tools for Targeting and Improving Melanoma Screening: A Review

Tyagi

Miller

Cockburn

2012

Journal of Skin Cancer

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The key to improved prognosis for melanoma is early detection and diagnosis, achieved by skin surveillance and secondary prevention (screening). However, adherence to screening guidelines is low, with population-based estimates of approximately 26% for physician-based skin cancer screening and 20–25% for skin self-examination. The recent proliferation of melanoma detection “e-Health” tools, digital resources that facilitate screening in patients often outside of the clinical setting, may offer new strategies to promote adherence and expand the proportion and range of individuals performing skin self-examination. The purpose of this paper is to catalog and categorize melanoma screening e-Health tools to aid in the determination of their efficacy and potential for adoption. The availability and accessibility of such tools, their costs, target audience, and, where possible, information on their efficacy, will be discussed with potential benefits and limitations considered. While e-Health tools targeting melanoma screening are widely available, little has been done to formally evaluate their efficacy and ability to aid in overcoming screening barriers. Future research needs to formally evaluate the potential role of e-Health tools in melanoma prevention.

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An empowerment-based approach to developing innovative e-health tools for self-management

Cited by 67 publications

References 30 publications

Consumerism in online health information search and self‐tracking devices

Consumerism in online health information search and self‐tracking devices

Credibility of information in online communities

e-Health Tools for Targeting and Improving Melanoma Screening: A Review

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