A Survey on the Role and Benefits of Online Social Networks on Filipino Patients With Psoriasis

University of the Philippines

Status: Completed

Conditions: Psoriasis

Treatments: Behavioral: Online support group

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other; NETWORK

Identifiers

NCT01465061

MED01032011

Details and patient eligibility

About

With the rise of usage of the internet, online social networks have recently been gaining popularity. Joining these groups can be beneficial to patients with chronic medical illness, such as psoriasis.This was a cross-sectional online survey of psoriasis patients in the Philippines who are members of online support groups. The survey was conducted for a period of three months.The purpose of the research project was to describe the demographics, disease characteristics, activities and benefits of online support groups to Filipino patients with psoriasis. The extent to which members experience empowering processes and outcomes was also evaluated.

Enrollment: 124 patients

Sex: All

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• diagnosis of psoriasis
• individuals who are willing to complete the online survey
• proficiency in English
• membership in an online psoriasis support network

Exclusion criteria

• nonmembers
• unwilling to participate in the study

Trial design

124 participants in 1 patient group

Online support user

Treatment:

Behavioral: Online support group