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Internet use among patients with psychosomatic disorders: what are the health-related demands and needs?

Medical University Hospital Tuebingen, Department of Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy, Osianderstrasse 5, Tuebingen, Germany.
Journal of Health Psychology (impact factor: 1.22). 04/2011; 16(7):1120-6. DOI:10.1177/1359105311401671 pp.1120-6
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ABSTRACT While Internet-based health-related offers for various disorders are increasing, little is known about the way patients with psychosomatic disorders use the Internet. We conducted a questionnaire survey in outpatient clinics at two university hospitals' Departments of Psychosomatic Medicine. Seventy-four percent of N = 274 patients had Internet home access and 60 percent of those patients reported health-related Internet use. Patients expressed the wish for more professional, evidence-based online information and expert-guided treatment. The survey results support the Internet's high potential in future treatment strategies for patients with psychosomatic disorders.

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evidence-based online information
 
future treatment strategies
 
health-related Internet use
 
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psychosomatic disorders
 
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