Internet-based patient education and support interventions: a review of evaluation studies and directions for further research Huong Q. Nguyen, Virginia Carrieri-Kohlman, Sally H. Rankin, Robert Slaughter, Michael S. Stulbarg Lily Hsu February 24, 2004

Introduction ~73-110 million people used the internet to look for health information in 2002 Reasons to have health information available on the internet Why do people search for health related information on the internet? Does information presented in the internet prove useful?

The Study See what effects online health information has on users Used studies that have evaluated sites that are available for patients to use for education, as a support group, etc

The way to see it 2 Categories Provided equipment to subjects ComputerLink HeartCare

The way to see it 2 Categories Provided equipment to subjects ComputerLink HeartCare Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS)

The way to see it 2 Categories Provided equipment to subjects ComputerLink HeartCare Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS) Subjects who already had internet access Structured lessons and feedback Resources readily available

What does this mean? Proven beneficial to users? Improvement of structure of the websites Communication Peer or Health Professional involvement Usability Increased frequency of use Short term vs. Long term Measuring outcomes of future research Online surveys Paper Pencil Serve as a complement to traditional therapy