Web-based Heart Disease Self-Management
Author Information
Author(s): Eysenbach Gunther, Powell John, Atkinson Nancy, Glasgow Russell, Quintana Liz, Kerr Cicely, Murray Elizabeth, Noble Lorraine, Morris Richard, Bottomley Christian, Stevenson Fiona, Patterson David, Peacock Richard, Turner Indra, Jackson Keith, Nazareth Irwin
Primary Institution: University College London
Hypothesis
Can web-based interventions effectively decrease inequalities in access to self-management support for patients with coronary heart disease?
Conclusion
Web-based interventions did not significantly increase usage among all types of patients with coronary heart disease.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 10.6% of eligible patients chose to participate.
- Participants were predominantly Caucasian well-educated men.
- Most participants had home Internet access and prior experience using the Internet.
- Older participants showed greater use of the intervention.
Takeaway
This study looked at whether using the internet could help heart disease patients manage their health better, but not many people used the program.
Methodology
The study used both quantitative and qualitative methods over a 9-month period to assess the use of a web-based intervention among patients with coronary heart disease.
Potential Biases
Participants were predominantly male and well-educated, which may not represent the general population of heart disease patients.
Limitations
The study had a low participation rate and lacked information on many eligible patients who chose not to participate.
Participant Demographics
Predominantly Caucasian, well-educated men, with a mean age of 66.8 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.01
Confidence Interval
95% CI, 1.06-1.47
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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