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Consulting Online Healthcare Information: E-Caregivers as Knowledgeable Decision Makers

Consulting Online Healthcare Information: E-Caregivers as Knowledgeable Decision Makers

Mary Schmeida, Ramona McNeal
Copyright: © 2016 |Volume: 1 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 11
EISBN13: 9781466692169|ISSN: 2470-8526|EISSN: 2470-8534|DOI: 10.4018/IJCCP.2016010104
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Schmeida, Mary, and Ramona McNeal. "Consulting Online Healthcare Information: E-Caregivers as Knowledgeable Decision Makers." IJCCP vol.1, no.1 2016: pp.42-52. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJCCP.2016010104

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Schmeida, M. & McNeal, R. (2016). Consulting Online Healthcare Information: E-Caregivers as Knowledgeable Decision Makers. International Journal of Computers in Clinical Practice (IJCCP), 1(1), 42-52. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJCCP.2016010104

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Schmeida, Mary, and Ramona McNeal. "Consulting Online Healthcare Information: E-Caregivers as Knowledgeable Decision Makers," International Journal of Computers in Clinical Practice (IJCCP) 1, no.1: 42-52. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJCCP.2016010104

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Abstract

Home caregivers provide multidimensional support to family and friends who are aged, disabled, and unable to care for self. Often experiencing the negative effects of caregiver stress, they face potential physical and emotional strain, changes in health requiring emergency treatment, and financial burden. Today, families are turning to mobile technology to lessen their burden and to cope with the stress of caring for members through activities including healthcare information searches. The purpose of this study is to explore how the Internet is helping caretakers to make decisions on the selection of doctors and treatment options. Multivariate regression analysis and individual level data from the Pew Internet and American Life Project is used. The authors' findings suggest that while caregivers are using the Internet for making decisions on family health needs, they are not as likely to use it to protect their own health.

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