title: [IT tools as a vector of care].
abstract: A laptop with an Internet connection forms an extremely important communication tool for the patient. It satisfies one of the primary needs of the human being by supporting one of the cornerstones of the psyche: the social structure. The use of this tool is seen by patients and their families as offering a real benefit in terms of sharing and peace of mind.
authors.affiliation: Service de médecine et soins de suite et de réadaptation, Centre hospitalier de Fumel, 16 rue Pasteur, 47500 Fumel, France. brigitte.vignaud@hopital-fumel.fr
authors.forename: Brigitte
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Vignaud
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Baisset
mesh_terms: D001292:Attitude to Computers; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D058992:Social Participation