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KMID : 1195620110040030131
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Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology
2011 Volume.4 No. 3 p.131 ~ p.136
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The Internet as a Source of Information for Patients Prior to Rhinoplasty
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Paweł Szychta
Tomasz Zieli?ski
Jan Rykała
Julia Kruk-Jeromin
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Abstract
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Objectives: To determine the prevalence of Internet use by patients considering rhinoplasty and to identify the impact of such information on their decisions.
Methods: Prospective analysis of the impact of information received via the Internet by patients considering rhinoplasty on their decision-making prior to surgery. Eighty six patients, scheduled for post-traumatic or aesthetic rhinoplasty, received a questionnaire, consisting of 19 questions, which sought to evaluate their perception of the importance of the Internet information to them and also collected relevant demographic and sociological data.
Results: Respondents searched online for descriptions of medical procedures, information about how to contact other patients, pre- and post-operative pictures and making contact with a doctor. Patients considering aesthetic rhinoplasty received medical information from a third party or via the Internet. Individuals requiring post-traumatic surgical treatment were usually referred by family doctor.
Conclusion: Patients planning nasal aesthetic surgery form their opinions after consulting friends and searching the Internet, which can act as an important medical assistance.
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KEYWORD
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Internet, Information resources, Rhinoplasty
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