Use of the internet by colorectal cancer patients.
OBJECTIVE
To identify the frequency of Internet use by colorectal cancer patients.


METHODS
Fifty patients interviews.


RESULTS
Only four patients (8%) had used the internet to access information about colorectal cancer though 36% would have used it if a site had been recommended.


CONCLUSIONS
The Internet is a resource rarely used by patients but there is potential for its use as an adjunct to written and verbal information.
Powell
S M
SM
Colorectal Surgical Unit, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
McStay
R A
RA
Hanson
J M
JM
Plusa
S M
SM
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D008297:Male; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000592:standards; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires