Characterizing online searches in pediatric dermatology. Issue 6 (31st August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schlarbaum, Jamie P.; Hook, Kristen P.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 37:Issue 6(2020)
• Page Start: 1212
• Page End: 1213
• Publication Date: 2020-08-31
• Subjects: health care delivery -- quality of life; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.14330
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: The use of online medical information is a common trend but little is known about these searches and implications in pediatric dermatology. Through a convenience sample of 95 parents/guardians and patients in pediatric dermatology at the University of Minnesota, 38.9% of participants reported that they had used an online search tool prior to their appointment. Google was the most common tool used (91.4%), and eczematous conditions were the most common patient‐suspected diagnosis (32.4%). Of interest, 13.9% of individuals became more concerned and 16.7% made an appointment earlier because of their online findings.