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Internet-Based Dementia Resources

Internet-Based Dementia Resources Despite the great potential of the Internet for improving clinical outcomes, little is know about physicians’ use of and attitudes about Internet use for care of patients with dementia. The authors surveyed 373 physicians to inform development of online dementia education resources. Two thirds reported using Internet-based resources in their clinical practices at least three times per week; 61% participated in online continuing medical education. Three fourths agreed that Internet-based resources are helpful in clinical care, but most expressed mixed views about quality of available information. Respondents reported limited awareness and use of dementia-specific Internet resources but expressed an interest in such information regarding screening, treatment, community resources, and patient education. National Institute on Aging–funded Alzheimer’s Disease Centers are in a unique position to disseminate online resources for physicians on dementia diagnosis, treatment, and care. This study suggests that such a resource would be well received and utilized by physicians. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Applied Gerontology SAGE

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SAGE
Copyright
© The Author(s) 2011
ISSN
0733-4648
eISSN
1552-4523
DOI
10.1177/0733464810363894
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Abstract

Despite the great potential of the Internet for improving clinical outcomes, little is know about physicians’ use of and attitudes about Internet use for care of patients with dementia. The authors surveyed 373 physicians to inform development of online dementia education resources. Two thirds reported using Internet-based resources in their clinical practices at least three times per week; 61% participated in online continuing medical education. Three fourths agreed that Internet-based resources are helpful in clinical care, but most expressed mixed views about quality of available information. Respondents reported limited awareness and use of dementia-specific Internet resources but expressed an interest in such information regarding screening, treatment, community resources, and patient education. National Institute on Aging–funded Alzheimer’s Disease Centers are in a unique position to disseminate online resources for physicians on dementia diagnosis, treatment, and care. This study suggests that such a resource would be well received and utilized by physicians.

Journal

Journal of Applied GerontologySAGE

Published: Aug 1, 2011

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