A Survey on the Role and Benefits of Online Social Networks on Filipino Patients With Psoriasis
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 124
- 主要终点
- Disease characteristics of online support users
研究概览
简要总结
With the rise of usage of the internet, online social networks have recently been gaining popularity. Joining these groups can be beneficial to patients with chronic medical illness, such as psoriasis.This was a cross-sectional online survey of psoriasis patients in the Philippines who are members of online support groups. The survey was conducted for a period of three months.The purpose of the research project was to describe the demographics, disease characteristics, activities and benefits of online support groups to Filipino patients with psoriasis. The extent to which members experience empowering processes and outcomes was also evaluated.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Ecologic Or Community
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •diagnosis of psoriasis
- •individuals who are willing to complete the online survey
- •proficiency in English
- •membership in an online psoriasis support network
排除标准
- •nonmembers
- •unwilling to participate in the study
结局指标
主要结局
Disease characteristics of online support users
时间窗: 3 months
The overall health status (poor, average, good), psoriasis severity (mild, moderate, severe), duration of illness of online support groups were evaluated.
Demographic profile of online support users
时间窗: 3 months
The sociodemographic profile of the respondents such as age (mean, range), sex, civil status, level of formal education, employment status were described.
次要结局
- Activities performed and extent of participation of online support users(3 months)
- Empowering processes and outcomes experienced by online support group members(3 months)
- Correlation of variables(3 months)
研究者
Charlene U. Ang-Tiu
Dermatology resident
University of the Philippines