1. 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

2. Introduction
~ 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?

3. 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

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

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

12. 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

13. 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