Investigation of the Current Status of Information Sharing Tools between Community Pharmacies and Hospitals on Hospital Websites as a Way for Community Pharmacists to Obtain These Tools / 医薬品情報学

Objective: Owing to the increase in the rate of outpatient prescriptions each year, community pharmacists are expected to actively participate in the drug treatment of patients. Currently, tracing reports (TRs) are used as a tool to feedback patient information obtained at community pharmacies to medical institutions. However, it is reported that about 30% of community pharmacists have never used TRs. It has been reported that the use of templates can increase the use of TRs. Community pharmacists need to understand cancer chemotherapy regimens as outpatient cancer chemotherapy is increasing. The purpose of this study was to examine the utility of using hospital websites as one method of obtaining TR templates and cancer chemotherapy regimens.Methods: 348 hospital websites in Osaka Prefecture were visited between June 26 and August 28, 2022 to investigate the TR template and cancer chemotherapy regimen.Results: Among hospitals in Osaka Prefecture investigated in this study, 16.2% posted tracing reports and 24.0% posted cancer chemotherapy regimens. By the bed functions, both tracing report postings and cancer chemotherapy regimen postings decreased in the order of decreasing acuity. By secondary medical area, although there were regional differences, both tracing reports and cancer chemotherapy regimens were posted in all medical areas.Conclusions: This study allowed many of the surveyed hospitals to access their websites, and found the current status of patient information sharing tools between community pharmacies and hospitals on hospital websites. The percentage of hospitals where these tools are posted is low. However, there are hospitals in all regions that have these tools posted, and it is utility to use hospital websites as a way for community pharmacists to obtain these tools.

Research on quality evaluation of health information on breast cancer treatment in chinese website / 中华医院管理杂志

Objective:To evaluate the quality, content and feasibility of health information on breast cancer treatment in Chinese websites, for reference in standardizing online health information.Methods:In January 2022, three Chinese search engines, namely Baidu, Sogou and Haosou, were used to search with " breast cancer" and " breast cancer treatment" as keywords. The first 50 links identified by each engine were accessed to screen breast cancer treatment health information websites. Subsequently, the DISCERN scoring tool was adopted to evaluate the quality of health information on the websites(16 items). The information content(10 items)assessment was conducted by referring to the " Guidelines and Specifications for Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association(2019 Edition)". The feasibility of website health information was evaluated with Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool(PEMAT).Results:A total of 19 websites were included, and their service mode was mainly active information service(14 websites). The overall scoring for the quality of health information about breast cancer treatment was 2.0, with the highest score of " clarity of purpose" (3.4). According to the assessment results of information content, these websites were divided into 4 grades: excellent(3), good(11), fair(3), and poor(2). All the websites contained the information on clinical manifestations, etiology, examination and treatment of breast cancer. The overall feasibility of website health information was 44.5%, indicating incomplete feasibility.Conclusions:The Chinese website′s health information on breast cancer treatment is poor in quality and implementation. Hence, it′s urgent to further improve and standardize online health information, establishing a unified evaluation standard and actively exploring the new mode of " Internet+ Medical" service.

Evaluación de usabilidad de sitios web de bibliotecas de universidades públicas chilenas a partir del método SIRIUS / Usability evaluation of chilean academic public library web sites using the SIRIUS method

Resumen Este artículo presenta los resultados de una evaluación heurística de usabilidad aplicada a 17 sitios web de bibliotecas de universidades públicas chilenas, a través del método SIRIUS, "Sistema de Evaluación de la Usabilidad Web Orientado al Usuario y Basado en la Determinación de Tareas Críticas". Para la recolección de datos se utilizó la pauta fija de SIRIUS que contiene 10 heurísticas subdivididas en un total de 83 sub-heurísticas evaluadas por cinco personas expertas con conocimiento en sitios web de bibliotecas y usabilidad. Los resultados indican que las bibliotecas universitarias mejor evaluadas presentan buenos mecanismos de rotulado, layout (diseño) y facilidad de interacción, mientras que, en su conjunto, los sitios web carecen de ayudas de navegación para las personas usuarias. Finalmente, se concluye que la evaluación heurística es un método válido, rápido, fácil y aplicable en sitios web de bibliotecas universitarias, siempre y cuando se definan adecuadamente las personas expertas y las heurísticas. Asimismo, SIRIUS resulta una herramienta adecuada al contar con una pauta fija que permite obtener evaluaciones con rapidez y facilitar la comparación de sus resultados.

Abstract This article presents the results of a heuristic usability evaluation applied to 17 websites of libraries of public chilean universities, using the SIRIUS method "System of Web Usability Evaluation, User Oriented and Based on the Determination of Critical Tasks" For data collection, SIRIUS fixed guideline was used, which contains 10 heuristics that are subdivided into a total of 83 sub-heuristics evaluated by 5 experts with knowledge about libraries and usability websites. The results indicate that the best evaluated university libraries have good labeling mechanisms, layout and ease of interaction, while, as a whole, the websites lack navigation aids for their users. Finally, it is concluded that heuristic evaluation is a valid, fast, easy and applicable method in university library websites, as long as experts and heuristics are properly defined. Likewise, SIRIUS is an adequate tool since it has a fixed guideline that allows evaluations to be obtained quickly and to facilitate the comparison of its results.

Estrategias de marketing en sitios web de marcas de alimentos y bebidas consumidos por niños, niñas y adolescentes en la Argentina / Brand website marketing strategies for foods and beverages consumed by children and adolescents in Argentina

Internet permitió expandir la promoción de alimentos/bebidas a diferentes medios. El objetivo del estudio fue identificar las estrategias de marketing en sitios web de marcas de alimentos y bebidas consumidos por niños/as y adolescentes, y clasificarlos según las recomendaciones de las Guías Alimentarias para la Población Argentina.Se seleccionaron los alimentos/bebidas más consumidos por la población infantojuvenil según la Encuesta Alimentaria Nutricional de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires. Se identificaron las páginas web de las marcas; se analizaron las estrategias de marketing y se clasificaron los alimentos/bebidas promocionados según las Guías.Se encontraron 80 páginas web, donde las estrategias más frecuentes fueron identificación de la marca, beneficios y declaraciones, y vínculos a páginas web y/o redes sociales. El 30 % de los sitios estaban dirigidos a niños/as/adolescentes, donde el 75 % de los alimentos/bebidas promocionados correspondieron al grupo de dulces y grasas, que incluye aquellos de bajo valor nutricional.

The Internet has allowed the expansion of food and beverage advertising in different media. The objective of this study was to identify the marketing strategies used in brand websites of foods and beverages consumed by children and adolescents, and classify them based on the Food Guidelines for the Argentinean Population.The foods and beverages most commonly consumed by the child and adolescent population as per the Survey on Nutritional Food Intake of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires were selected. Brand websites were identified; marketing strategies were analyzed and marketed foods and beverages were classified based on the Guidelines.A total of 80 websites were found; the most common strategies were brand identity, benefits and claims, and links to websites and/or social media. Also, 30 % of sites were aimed at children and adolescents, and 75 % of marketed foods and beverages corresponded to the group of sweets and fats, including those of low nutritional value

Aportes del Centro Nacional de Información de Ciencias Médicas frente a la COVID-19 / Contributions of the National Medical Sciences Information Center to the fight against COVID-19

La rápida propagación del SARS-CoV-2 ha ocasionado grandes desafíos, algunos de ellos relacionados con la gestión y la visibilidad de la información. Los profesionales de las instituciones de información enfrentaron el reto de tener que reorganizar sus servicios en un breve tiempo, con un componente tecnológico esencial para lograr la virtualidad ante el imperativo indiscutible del distanciamiento físico. Como parte del Plan de enfrentamiento desplegado por Cuba durante esta crisis sanitaria, el Centro Nacional de Información de Ciencias Médicas (CNICM/Infomed) desempeña un rol fundamental, al actuar como proveedor y facilitador de las fuentes, herramientas y servicios de información científica especializada, además de garantizar la plataforma tecnológica para todo el sistema nacional de salud y la población. El presente documento se propone describir el flujo de trabajo concebido por esta institución, los espacios y modos empleados para la producción y difusión de la información científica durante la epidemia, así como los aportes realizados (elaboración de productos y desarrollo e implementación de herramientas y servicios( para apoyar las investigaciones científicas y la toma de decisiones en salud durante la pandemia de la COVID-19(AU)

The fast spread of SARS-CoV-2 has posed big challenges, some of which are related to information management and visibility. Professionals from information institutions have been faced with having to reorganize their services in a short time, with an essential technological component to achieve virtuality in face of the unavoidable imperative of physical distancing. The National Medical Sciences Information Center (CNICM/Infomed) plays a fundamental role in the response plan implemented by Cuba during this health crisis, serving as facilitator and provider of specialized scientific information services, sources and tools, and supplying the required technological platform for the entire national health system and the population. The present document is aimed at describing the workflow devised by this institution, the spaces and modes used for the production and dissemination of scientific information during the epidemic, and the contributions made to the creation of products and the development and implementation of tools and services to support health scientific research and decision making during the COVID-19 pandemic(AU)

Arquivabilidade de websites para preservação digital: estudo a partir da área da saúde / Archivability of websites for digital preservation: study from the health area / Archivabilidad de sitios web para preservación digital: estudio del area de salud

Em busca de uma solução para compreender as razões pelas quais alguns recursos presentes em websites não são possíveis de serem arquivados pelas ferramentas de captura, surgiu o conceito de arquivabilidade da web. Apresentamos este estudo que propõe iniciar uma discussão acerca do tema, a partir do método CLEAR+ e da ferramenta ArchiveReady, e verificar sua aplicabilidade a partir da identificação de websites da área da saúde, com testes de preservação digital por meio do arquivamento da web. A pesquisa configurou-se como estudo de caso, com procedimentos envolvendo pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, bem como o uso de software para identificar arquivabilidade dos sites. Conclui-se que tanto os testes de arquivabilidade quanto os de arquivamento da web apontam para poucas dificuldades de captura, em pequeno grau, sugerindo-se, portanto, que para atingir uma melhor qualidade de captura sejam adotados padrões de conformidade na produção dos websites, de acordo com o estabelecido pelo World Wide Web Consortium.

In search for a solution to understand the reasons why some resources present on websites are not possible to be archived by capture tools, we approach the concept of web archivability. We present this study that proposes to initiate a discussion about the evaluation of the archivability, using the CLEAR+ method and the ArchiveReady, and to verify their applicability from the identification of websites in the health studies, with digital preservation tests through the web archiving. The research was configured as a case study, with procedures involving bibliographic and documentary research, as well as the use of software to identify the archivability of the sites. It is concluded that both archivability tests and web archiving tests point to little capture difficulties, to a small degree, therefore suggesting that to achieve better capture quality, compliance standards should be adopted in the production of websites, according to what is established by the World Wide Web Consortium.

En la búsqueda de una solución para comprender las razones por las cuales las herramientas de captura no pueden archivar algunos recursos presentes en sitios web, abordamos el concepto de archivabilidad de la web. Presentamos este estudio que propone iniciar una discusión sobre la evaluación de la archivabilidad de los sitios web, utilizando el método CLEAR+ y la herramienta ArchiveReady, y verificar su aplicabilidad a partir de la identificación de sitios web en los estudios de salud, con pruebas de preservación digital a través del archivo web. La investigación se configuró como un estudio de caso, con procedimientos que implican investigación bibliográfica y documental, así como el uso de software para identificar la capacidad de archivo de los sitios. Se concluye que tanto las pruebas de archivabilidad como las pruebas de archivo web apuntan a pequeñas dificultades de captura, en un pequeño grado, lo que sugiere que para lograr una mejor calidad de captura, se deben adoptar estándares de cumplimiento en la producción de sitios web de acuerdo con lo establecido por el World Wide Consorcio Web.

Usabilidade de sites e gestão da informação na análise e divulgação dos programas de recreação em sites de resorts no Brasil / Usability of websites and information management in the analysis and dissemination of recreation on resort sites in Brazil

Esse estudo qualitativo teve por objetivos analisar os sites de resorts, com base na gestão da informação e na usabilidade de sites, bem como, investigar a divulgação dos programas de recreação. Por meio de pesquisa exploratória foram elencados os sites, os quais foram avaliados com base nas Teorias da Gestão da Informação e da Usabilidade de sites, criando-se categorias a priori, para análise dos dados. Os resultados indicam que as informações acerca do programa de atividades recreativas oferecidas são precárias e pouco motivam a adesão à prática. Além disso, os sites dos resorts não atendem a todos os critérios de usabilidade, dificultando a busca por informações pelo usuário, podendo gerar aos estabelecimentos o comprometimento das vendas, devido a essas falhas existentes nos sites. Sugerem-se novos estudos relacionando as temáticas envolvendo tecnologias, turismo, recreação e lazer.

This qualitative study aimed to analyzing resorts sites, based on information management and sites usability and also investigated the diffusion of the recreation program. An exploratory research was conducted aiming to investigating those sites, which were evaluated based on Information Management and Usability of sites Theories. A priori categories for data analysis were created and results indicate precariousness information about the offered recreation activities do not motivate the adherence to the practice. In addition, resorts' websites do not meet all of the usability criteria, making it difficult for users to search for information, which may lead to sales compromises due to such site failures. New studies are suggested relating to these themes involving technologies, tourism, recreation and leisure.

Rediseño del Sitio Web del Centro Nacional de Biopreparados de acuerdo con las tendencias actuales en homólogos / Redesign of the Website of the National Center for Bioproducts according to current trends in homologous

Los sitios web empresariales deben asegurar que sus empleados, proveedores, competidores, clientes y partes interesadas puedan encontrar información general y específica de la empresa. Este trabajo se propuso determinar los elementos necesarios para el rediseño del Sitio Web del Centro Nacional de Biopreparados (BioCen) de acuerdo con las tendencias actuales en homólogos. Para esto se determinaron, mediante entrevistas a directivos y especialistas del Centro, los sitios web de empresas homólogas. Se escogieron siete para la identificación de las tendencias en la Arquitectura de la Información a partir de cinco categorías de análisis. Estas tendencias no se vieron reflejadas en el sitio web actual de BioCen. La propuesta de rediseño incluyó, según homólogos, las etiquetas; la definición de contenidos, en el formato OnePage; la estructura de la página principal con diferentes y pocos niveles informativos; el uso de imágenes, acorde con los textos; diferentes sistemas de navegación; cambios en los componentes del cabezal y pie de página(AU)

Business websites must ensure that their employees, suppliers, competitors, customers and stakeholders can find general and company-specific information. This work proposed the presentation of the necessary elements for the redesign of the Website of the National Center for Bioproducts (BioCen) according to the current tendencies in homologous. For this, through interviews with managers and specialists of the center, the websites of homologous companies were determined. Seven were chosen for the identification of trends in Information Architecture from five categories of analysis. These trends were not reflected on the current BioCen website. The redesign proposal includes, according to counterparts, the labels; the definition of content, in the OnePage format; the structure of the main page with different and few informative levels; the use of images, according to the texts; different navigation systems; changes in the head and footer components(AU)

Qualidade da informação em saúde: um estudo sobre o vírus do papilomahumano (HPV) em websites brasileiros / Quality of health information: a study of human papillomavirus (HPV) on Brazilian websites / Calidad de la información en salud: un estudio sobre el virus del papiloma humano (HPV) en sitios web brasileños

A internet vem se tornando para a população uma fonte comum de busca de informações sobre temas ligados à saúde, inclusive sobre o vírus do papiloma humano (HPV). Este artigo apresenta uma avaliação da qualidade da informação sobre o tema HPV disponibilizada em websites sobre saúde e um ranking elaborado com base nos resultados obtidos. Para a avaliação foram aplicados 61 indicadores, divididos entre os critérios de conteúdo, usabilidade e legibilidade. No que se refere ao conteúdo, os websites em questão apresentaram informações sobre exames de diagnóstico, prevenção, tratamento e patologias que podem ser desenvolvidas.Quanto à usabilidade, todos os websites avaliados dispõem de um menu principal e possuem um layout agradável. Os indicadores da legibilidade foram atendidos em sua grande maioria, uma vez que todos os submetidos a essa avaliação apresentaram uso de cores, tamanho e formato de fontes aprazíveis. Observou-se um nível expressivo de qualidade das informações sobre o HPV disponibilizadas nos websites avaliados.(AU)

The internet has become for the population a common source of search for information about issues related to health, including the human papillomavirus (HPV). This article presents an evaluation of the quality ofthe information about the HPV available on health websites and a ranking based on its results. 61 indicators were used to do the evaluation, divided into content, usability and readability criteria. In regard to content,the websites under evaluation presented information about diagnostic exams, prevention, treatment and the pathologies that can be developed. All those websites have a main menu and a pleasant layout. The indicators of readability, for the most part, were satisfied, since the websites showed attractive use of colors,size and format of fonts. It can be observed a significant level of quality of information about HPV available on the websites evaluated.

La internet se ha convertido en una fuente común de búsqueda de temas relacionados con la salud,incluso sobre el virus del papiloma humano (HPV). Este artículo presenta una evaluación de la calidadde la información disponible en sitios web sobre el tema del HPV y un ranking elaborado con base en los resultados obtenidos. Para la evaluación se aplicaron 61 indicadores, divididos entre los criterios de contenido, usabilidad y legibilidad. En lo que respecta al contenido, los sitios web presentan información sobre exámenes de diagnóstico, prevención, tratamiento, y sobre las patologías que pueden ser desarrolladas.En lo que concierne a la usabilidad, todos los sitios web evaluados disponen de un menú principal y tienen un diseño gráfico agradable. Los indicadores de legibilidad fueron atendidos en su gran mayoría, en vista de todos los sitios web evaluados hayan presentado uso de colores, tamaño y formato de fuentes agradables. Se observó un nivel expresivo de calidad de la información sobre el HPV disponible en los sitios web evaluados.

Quality evaluation of Chinese online chronic kidney information / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective To investigate the quality of the chronic kidney information found on websites. Methods Three search engines were searched for relevant chronic kidney websites. The independent raters use HON code(The Health On Net Code of Conduct for medical and health Web sites, HON code) and DISCERN instrument to evaluate the chronic kidney websites in Chinese. Results A total of 18 websites were included into our study.The overall mean quality of HON code was 3.6±1.6.The overall mean quality of DISCERN instrument was 32.3 ± 10.8. In the research site, the number of sites built by nonprofits accounted for only 5.6%(1/18). Conclusions The information quality on chronic kidney found online was of poor.The main reason is health websites contain lots of advertisement,and it is rare that non-profit websites can provide medical information which is suitable for general public,the overall reliability is poor,Chinese health websites need to put efforts on developing the quality of health information.

An Empirical Research on the Factors Influencing the Selection of Doctors in Online Medical Websites / 医学信息学杂志

The paper collects the network data from www.haodf.com to establish a model,conducts an empirical study on the factors influencing the selection of doctors in online medical websites,and puts forward the suggestions for the construction of online medical websits from 4 aspects of normalizing management,focusing on propaganda,highlighting online public praise,and expanding profit channels.

¿La información sobre automedicación disponible en internet reúne criterios de calidad? / Does the information about self-medication available in the internet meet standards of quality? / A informação sobre automedicação disponível em internet reúne critérios de qualidade?

El estudio tiene por objetivo analizar la calidad de la información en relación con la automedicación en las páginas web de internet y estimar si se cumplen criterios de calidad. Para conseguir dicho propósitose efectuó un estudio observacional tipo transversal basado en la valoración de 15 páginas web institucionales relacionadas con la automedicación y que fueron seleccionadas aleatoriamente para ser revisadas por 59 usuarios habituales de internet como herramienta fundamental en su trabajo profesional. Como instrumento de medida se utilizó un cuestionario elaborado específicamente para este trabajo de investigación. El 66 % de los usuarios del estudio confirmaron la existencia de información sobre automedicación en dichas web. De acuerdo con las observaciones realizadas por los usuarios -la mayor parte de páginas web con información sobre automedicación- en 9 (60 %) se cumplen criterios de calidad en un 70-75 %. Las variables mejor evaluadas han sido la actualización de la información, la responsabilidad y la accesibilidad. Las peor evaluadas han sido la arquitectura de la información y la existencia de acreditación o sello de calidad en la web. La calidad de las web analizadas es aceptable, pero mejorable en accesibilidad universal, acreditación y/o certificación. Las web mejor valoradas globalmente han sido la del Ministerio de Sanidad, Política Social e Igualdad de España y la de la Organización Mundial de la Salud.

The study aims at analyzing the quality of information on self-medication in Internet websites and assess whether quality criteria are met. In view of this, an observational cross-sectional study was carried out as based on the assessment of 15 institutional websites related to self-medication and randomly chosen for review by 59 regular internet users as a fundamental tool in their professional work. A survey developed specifically for this research was conducted. The 66 % of this study's users confirmed the existence of information on self-medication in these websites. According to the observations made by users -most web pages with information about self-medication- in 9 (60 %), standards of quality are met in 70-75 %. The best assessed variables have been updating of information, responsibility and accessibility. The worst assessed ones have been the information architecture and the existence of accreditation or quality seal on the Web. The quality of the websites analyzed is acceptable, but improvable regarding universal accessibility, accreditation and/or certification. The Webs best rated globally have been the Ministry of Health's, Social Policy and Equality's of Spain and the World Health Organization's.

O estudo tem por objetivo analisar a qualidade da informação em relação com a automedicação nas páginas webs de internet e estimar se são cumprido critérios de qualidade. Para conseguir o referido propósito foi efetuado um estudo observacional tipo transversal baseado na valoração de 15 páginas webs institucionais relacionadas com a automedicação e que foram seleccionadas aleatoriamente para ser revistas por 59 usuários habituais de internet como ferramenta fundamental no seu trabalho profissional. Como instrumento de medida foi utilizado um inquérito elaborado especificamente para este trabalho de investigação. O 66 % dos usuários do estudo confirmaram a existência de informação sobre automedicação nas referidas webs. De acordo com as observações realizadas pelos usuários -a maior parte de páginas webs com informação sobre automedicação- em 9 (60 %) são cumpridos critérios de qualidade em um 70-75 %. As variáveis melhor avaliadas têm sido a actualização da informação, a responsabilidade a acessibilidade. As pior avaliadas têm sido a arquitetura da informação e a existência de acreditação ou selo de qualidade na web. A qualidade das webs analisadas é aceitável, mas melhorável em acessibilidade universal, acreditação e/ou certificação As webs melhor valoradas globalmente têm sido a do Ministério de Sanidade, Política Social e Igualdade (MSPS) da Espanha e a da Organização Mundial da Saúde.

Websites of some class A hospital libraries in eastern China / 中华医学图书情报杂志

After the status quo of class A hospital libraries websites in eastern China was described, the major reasons that led to such a status quo were analyzed, including irrational staff structure, lack of systematic management ideas and fund support, and certain suggestions were proposed for their solution.

El sitio KidsHealth, la comprensión de textos y la formación vocacional hacia las Ciencias Médicas / KidsHealth site, the comprehension of texts and the vocational formation oriented to the medical sciences

Las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación, ofrecen un universo ilimitado de posibilidades como recurso para el aprendizaje y socialización del conocimiento; la educación no ha escapado a ello. La revolución informática demanda nuevos retos, uno de ellos lo constituye la enseñanza de la lectura en idioma inglés. El sitio web KidsHealth, tiene potencialidades para trabajar la comprensión de textos en inglés y consolidar la formación vocacional hacia las ciencias médicas. Las filiales médicas de salud, están estrechamente vinculadas, mediante el proceso de extensión universitaria, a la consolidación de la formación vocacional. El objetivo del presente trabajo es divulgar y promocionar las ventajas y potencialidades de este sitio Web para la comprensión de textos en inglés y la formación vocacional hacia las ciencias médicas...

The information and communication technologies offer unlimited possibilities as a resource of learning and knowledge socialization, and education is not exempted from this reality. The informational revolution demands new challenges; one of them is the teaching of English reading. Website known as KidsHealth has potentialities to develop the understanding of English texts and to consolidate the vocational formation of students for the medical sciences. The universitarian medical sites are closely related to the consolidation of the vocational process through the process of university extension program. The objective of the present paper was to disseminate and to promote the advantages and the potentialities of this Website for the comprehension of English texts and the vocational formation in medical sciences...

Narcissism, loneliness and social networking site use: relationships and differences

Background: The last decade had witnessed an unprecedented growth in social networking sites. To some it seems a boon when it comes to belongingness, while, to others it is a cause of concern because of many psychological issues related to them. Aims: This study was designed to find whether the facebook variables are associated to narcissism and loneliness. Also, age and gender differences are studied with respect to narcissism, loneliness and facebook variables.] Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire based online survey was carried out on facebook users who, reported questions regarding their demographics, use of facebook and completed NPI-16 and a three-item loneliness scale. Results: Facebook users (N=107), aged 18 to 45 years voluntary participated and completed the survey. Results found that facebook profile features (self rating of profile picture, status updates and number of photos) predicted Narcissism while status updates, number of friends and time predicted loneliness. Also age and gender brought significant differences among facebook users on the scores of narcissism, loneliness and facebook variables. Conclusion: Narcissism and loneliness are found to be associated with facebook variables after controlling age and gender. It may be concluded that facebook might be serving as a platform to narcissists where they can present idealized images of themselves. Also indulging in certain facebook activities might be helping the users to elevate their loneliness. Also differences in narcissism, loneliness and facebook variables are accounted to age and gender. Key message: As facebook variables have been found to be associated with narcissism, awareness must be raised regarding this issue especially to the users who are most active online. One can also gain new knowledge on how one can be more responsible in informing the children and others regarding the use of the social networking sites like facebook.

Establishment of accreditation criteria for nutrition and dietary education materials / 한국영양학회지

This study provides standardized scientific criteria for education materials on nutrition and diet that could be used in schools, workplaces, and health and medical facilities. The study was conducted from April 2011 to October 2011. Literature reviews, institutional visits, and telephone interviews were conducted for the first draft of the accreditation criteria. Expert meeting and advisory councils were conducted in order to obtain feedback after development of the first draft of accreditation criteria. In order to verify the validity and reliability of the first draft on certification criteria, a survey was sent out to 143 professionals, including professors, researchers, health and medical experts, teachers, nutrition teachers, dietitians, and clinical nutritionists. After several modifications, the final accreditation criteria were established for 1) printed materials (authority, credibility, objectivity, organization, editing, real-life usability, activities and participation, and public interest), 2) web-sites (authority, credibility, objectivity, design, real-life usability, accessibility, currency, and public interest) and 3) materials with activities (credibility, organization, design, convenience of utilizing, safety, and public interest). Out of several criteria, contents (authority, credibility. and objectivity) and publicity (public interest) areas are mandatory requirements. For the accreditation, books for learning and materials with activities are required to meet more than six evaluation components, and the other materials are required to meet more than five evaluation components, including the required area. Accreditation criteria developed in this study could be used as a standard for development or selection of good education materials for nutrition and dietary life.

Presentation of Nutrition Information Websites for the Diabetes Educators / 임상당뇨병

The role of diabetes educators is very important because they help diabetic patients interested in nutrition and diet information related to diabetes practice proper diet. This study will review the information that is currently provided by the Korean Diabetes Association regarding 'Diabetes and Diet (Eating habits)'. It will also introduce useful websites that provide nutritional information for diabetes educators in order to provide accurate nutrition information regarding the best choice of foods in maintaining a balanced and appropriate calorie intake for diabetic patients.

Enfermedad celíaca: evaluación de información disponible para pacientes celíacos en internet / Celiac disease: evaluation of information available in internet for celiac patient

The information on health available, is increasing in the Internet and the number of people with access to the web and patients is growing. In general, celiac patients seek information on the web regularly. Objective: To assess the content of the web pages that our celiac patients check, when looking for information Material and Method: In 3 search engines (Google, Yahoo and Bing) 12 terms were entered that are related to celiac disease, such as “Celiac disease symptoms”, “Celiac disease treatment”, “Gluten free diet”, among others. From the first page of every search engine the first 10 websites are considered, with a total of 360 websites. From these, 56 are repeated and 53 appear only once, resulting in 109 sites eligible for this evaluation. The authors applied a commonly agreed scale assigning 0 to 2 points to the following items: general information on the disease, symptoms, diagnostic, treatment and up-to-date information. The minimum would then be 0 points and the maximum 10. Results: 22 of 109 pages were ruled out because they were videos, research studies, clinical guidelines, Twitter and Facebook. The remaining 87 pages were evaluated: 7 (8 percent) are not recommendable due to conceptual errors; 44 (50.6 percent) had less than 8 points or lacked a full item; and 36 (41.3 percent) got high score, thus were recommendable for celiac patients. Conclusions: This is the first national-level research on the assessment of websites on a specific disease. Results show that only 4 out of 10 websites are recommendable for celiac patients. We consider that the treating doctors must advise their patients, for them to get good quality information.

La oferta de información sobre salud se multiplica a diario en Internet y el número de personas con acceso y, por ende, los pacientes, es cada día mayor. Los enfermos celíacos en general consultan con frecuencia en la red. Objetivo: evaluar el contenido de las páginas web a las que consultan nuestros pacientes celíacos. Material y Método: en 3 buscadores (Google, Yahoo y Bing) se usaron 12 términos relacionados con enfermedad celíaca tales como “Celiac disease symptoms”, “Celiac disease treatment”, “Gluten free diet” entre otros. De la primera página de cada buscador se obtienen los 10 primeros sitios web, sumando en total 360 direcciones. De ellas, se repiten 56 y 53 aparecen sólo una vez, quedando finalmente 109 sitios para evaluar. A cada sitio se le aplicó una tabla de evaluación consensuada por los autores que asigna de 0 a 2 puntos a cada ítem: generalidades de la enfermedad, sintomatología, diagnóstico, tratamiento y grado de actualización. El mínimo será por lo tanto de 0 y el máximo de 10 puntos. Resultados: 22 de las 109 páginas se descartaron por ser videos, trabajos de investigación, guías clínicas, Twitter y Facebook. Las 87 páginas web restantes fueron evaluadas: 7 (8 por ciento) no son recomendables debido a errores conceptuales; 44 (50,6 por ciento) sumaron menos de 8 puntos o les faltaba algún ítem completo y 36 (41,3 por ciento) obtuvieron puntaje alto, considerándose recomendables para los pacientes celíacos. Conclusiones: Este es el primer trabajo nacional en abordar el tema de evaluación de sitios web de una patología determinada. Los resultados nos indican que sólo 4 de cada 10 sitios son recomendables para los pacientes celíacos. Consideramos que los médicos tratantes deben orientar a los pacientes, con el fin de que obtengan una buena calidad en la información que buscan.

La comunicación sobre la salud en medios digitales cubanos / Health communication in the Cuban digital media

Introducción La creación de una revista electrónica de salud dirigida al público no especializado requiere de conocer los antecedentes del tratamiento de la temática en las publicaciones digitales nacionales. Objetivo Caracterizar la divulgación sobre salud en documentos seleccionados de siete web periodísticas cubanas: Granma, Juventud Rebelde, Trabajadores, Bohemia, Mujeres, Alma Mater y Somos Jóvenes, publicados en abril de 2009. Métodos Estudio descriptivo de casos múltiples con técnicas de investigación documental y de análisis de contenido bajo una perspectiva cualitativa. Resultados El enfoque de divulgación no fue sustancial, los contenidos no respaldaron las estrategias para la promoción de la salud y en su mayoría no guardaron relación con las prioridades sanitarias del Ministerio de Salud Pública cubano. Dentro de la minoría que abordó contenidos priorizados, no se encontraron temas relacionados con el agua, saneamiento ambiental y control de vectores; el consumo de drogas, trastornos mentales, enfermedades bucodentales, discapacidad, salud escolar y del trabajador, atención al adulto mayor, entre otros. Solo el 5,8 % de estos artículos se refirió a políticas de salud, pero abordadas de forma implícita y no explicada desde una perspectiva científica. Predominó el enfoque curativo. Conclusiones La temática sobre salud en los documetnos estudiados no se enfoca con profundidad hacia la divulgación de salud, no respalda a las estrategias para la promoción de la salud ni las prioridades del MINSAP.

Introduction The creation of an electronic health journal aimed at the general non-specialized audience requires knowing the previous history of this topic in the national electronic publications. Objective to characterize the dissemination of health information in selected documentes from seven Cuban press websites: Gramma, Juventud Rebelde, Trabajadores , Bohemia, Mujeres, Alma Mater and Somos Jóvenes, all published in April 2009. Methods Descriptive study of multiple cases using documentary research and content analysis techniques under a qualitative perspective. Results The approach to health dissemination was not significant, the contents did not support health promotion strategies and most of them did not relate with the health priorities of the Ministry of Public Health in Cuba. Among those that dealt with priority contents, there were no topics about water, environmental protection and vector control, drug addiction, mental disorders, oral and dental diseases, disability, health at school, occupational health, care of the older adult and others. Just 5.8% of these articles reflected health policies but they were addressed implicitly rather than explicitly from a scientific perspective. The curative approach was predominant. Conclusions Health topics in the studied documentes neither focused on health dissemination nor backed the health promotion strategies and priorities of the Ministry of Public Health.

The effects of viewing pro-eating disorder websites: a systematic review / Efectos de ver páginas web a favor del desorden alimentario: un estudio sistemático

OBJECTIVE: To determine health-related effects of viewing pro-eating disorder (Pro-ED) websites. METHODS: A systematic review was carried out addressing: 1. The effect of viewing pro-ED websites on 'eating disorder behaviour', 2. The effect of viewing pro-ED websites on viewers' negative and positive affect. RESULTS: Seven studies were included. Pro-ED viewers compared with controls showed higher levels of dieting and exercise (3 studies, 2 suggesting causation); higher levels of drive for thinness, body dissatisfaction and perfectionism (2 studies, both associative); a reduced likelihood of binging/purging (one study); increased negative affect (two studies); and a positive correlation between viewing pro-ED websites, disease duration and hospitalisations (one study). CONCLUSION: Viewing pro-ED websites may increase eating disorder behaviour but might not cause it. It may cause increased negative affect after a single short website exposure. For those with eating disorders, viewing is positively correlated with disease duration and hospitalisations. Professionals should be aware ofthese sites and their potential damage for health.

OBJETIVO: Determinar los efectos para la salud a consecuencia de ver páginas web a favor del desorden alimentario. MÉTODOS: Se llevó a cabo un estudio sistemático que abordó los siguientes asuntos: 1. El efecto de ver páginas web sobre "comportamientos de desorden alimentario "; 2. El efecto que ver páginas web a favor del desorden alimentario, tiene sobre el afecto negativo y positivo de los usuarios en cuestión. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron siete estudios. Los usuarios que ven páginas pro-desorden alimentario mostraron niveles más altos de dieta y ejercicio, en comparación con los controles (3 estudios, 2 que sugieren causalidad); niveles más altos de compulsión a la delgadez, insatisfacción corporal y perfeccionismo (2 estudios, ambos asociativos); una probabilidad reducida de atracones/purga (un estudio); aumento del afecto negativo (dos estudios); y una correlación positiva entre ver páginas web prodesorden alimentario, duración de la enfermedad y hospitalización (un estudio). CONCLUSIÓN: Ver páginas Web pro-desorden alimentario puede aumentar los comportamientos de desorden alimentario pero podría no ser la causa. Puede producirse un aumento del afecto negativo luego de una sola exposición breve a la página Web. Para aquellas personas con desordenes alimentarios, el ver las páginas Web guarda una correlación positiva con la duración de la enfermedad y las hospitalizaciones. Los profesionales deben tener conciencia de estos sitios y su daño potencial para la salud.