Internet access and use by COPD patients in the National Emphysema/COPD Association Survey

Conclusions:
An analysis of the characteristics associated with Internet access and use among COPD patients identified two different patient populations. Lack of Internet access was a marker of socioeconomic disparity and mobility-associated diseases, while frequent Internet use was associated with less somatic disease but dissatisfaction with care.

Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine - Latest articles - April 22, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Carlos MartinezBeth St JeanCraig PlauschinatBarbara RogersJulen BeresfordFernando MartinezCaroline RichardsonMeiLan Han Source Type: research