Information gathering over time by breast cancer patients.

摘要: BACKGROUND: Unlike many patients of the past, today's health-care users want to become more informed about their illnesses, and they most current information. The Internet has a popular way access information, since its introduction people are turning it find medical Studies report that anywhere from 36% 55% American population use is using research these percentages have been rising. Cancer 1 top 2 diseases which seek information on Internet. Some studies specifically asked whether breast cancer for information; estimates range 10% 43% who Internet, with higher usage being associated education, greater income, younger age. OBJECTIVE: To identify where illness track changes over time, active treatment survivorship status. METHODS: Participants were 224 women had recently diagnosed Stage I, II, or III cancer. Each woman was contacted approximately 8 months 16 after diagnosis 10 different sources could used obtain support cancer. RESULTS: Eight diagnosis, 3 by books (64%), (49%), videos (41%). However, at follow-up (16 diagnosis), frequently cited source (40%), followed (33%), Society (17%). We found continued as means gathering even ended. Significant unique predictors years formal education ages. stage not significant predictor use. CONCLUSIONS: Previous mixed percentage gather illnesses. results present study corroborate other data sets patients, just 44% reported diagnosis. Sixteen dropped slightly, but chief sharply time. continues play an important role survivors ended, health professionals can this knowledge provide advice. [J Med Res 2003;5(3):e15]