The influence of online health information on health decisions: A systematic review
133 Citations•2020•
Deependra Kaji Thapa, Denis Visentin, Rachel Kornhaber
The reviewed studies indicated that OHI assisted in making subsequent health related decisions such as asking questions during a consultation, increased professional visits, improved adherence to the advice of a physician, being more compliant with taking medication, and improved self-care.
Abstract
Health care systems have a unique opportunity to direct OHI search behaviours towards empowering consumers to engage as an informed, active and joint decision-maker in their own health care.