Internet and Social Media Use in Dermatology Patients

Dermatologic Diseases Clinical Trial

Official title: Internet and Social Media Use in Dermatology Patients - a Survey

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study is to assess Internet and social media use in dermatology patients

Clinical Trial Description

The Internet and social media bear potential in terms of heath care consumer education, prevention of diseases and dissemination of evidence-based information. The use of the internet and social media platforms both by dermatologists and patients is rapidly evolving. In order to improve the presence and visibility of dermatology-related evidence-based informations on the Internet and in social media, the use and behavior of dermatology patients in this context is studied in more detail. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Dermatologic Diseases
• Skin Diseases

• NCT number: NCT03913598
• Study type: Observational
• Source: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
• Status: Completed
• Start date: March 21, 2019
• Completion date: April 20, 2019