Endocrine Abstracts

Background: The internet is widely consulted for health-related information (HRI). Online health information (OHI) seeking behaviors have never been investigated in the field of endocrinology.Objective: We examined the frequency, how and why the internet is utilized for HRI, the impact of such activity and the future information needs of our patients.Methods: A cross-sectional mixed-methods study was performed with more quantitativ...

Background: The internet is becoming an increasingly important medium for health-related information and is considered a means for aiding patient empowerment. Online health information (OHI) seeking behavior has never been studied in the field of endocrinology.Objective: We set out to examine the frequency, how and why the internet is utilized for health-related information and the impact of such activity. Future information needs were also investigated....