SMJ articles in the category "internet"

Original Article

Engagement in an Online Cultural Competency Training

Objectives: Engagement with online cultural competency training has not been well studied. We examined knowledge, attitudes, and skills differences among medical students, physicians, and other professionals in an online cultural competency education program. Methods: A total of 1745 participants completed up to four online modules aimed at exploring stereotype, bias,…

Posted in: internet 4

Original Article

Patterns of Internet Use by Gastroenterologists in the Management and Education of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Aims: To define the patterns of Internet use among physicians who treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and physicians’ perceptions of their patients’ Internet use. Methods: An online survey about physician and patient use of the Internet was created and e-mailed to gastroenterologists nationwide. Surveys were distributed and collected via an…

Posted in: inflammatory bowel disease 10 internet 4

Original Article

Weight Problems and Spam E-mail for Weight Loss Products

Background: This study focuses on young adult behaviors with regard to spam e-mails that sell weight loss products. Methods: Participants (N = 200) with and without weight problems were asked if they received, opened, and bought products from spam e-mail about weight loss topics in the past year. Psychological factors…

Posted in: body weight 2 internet 4 Obesity 71 weight loss 13

Expired CME Article

Implications of Cyberspace Communication: A Role for Physicians

Through the presentation of three clinical case reports and subsequent discussion, it is demonstrated that physicians must begin to familiarize themselves with the health-related implications of online communication, and must proactively address Internet use as it relates to health and well-being. Included case presentations highlight the following: the established association…

Posted in: child abuse 5 internet 4 patient education 5
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