Effects of a Patient Directed Web-portal to Improve Health Literacy Skills
NCT ID: NCT01266798
Last Updated: 2014-12-03
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
96 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2011-03-31
2011-07-31
Brief Summary
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A web portal serving as a generic (non disease- specific) tailored tool was developed in the conceptual framework of shared decision making and evidence based practice to improve the lay- public's critical and social literacy skills and activation. A randomized controlled parallel trial using a simple randomization procedure will be conducted, including 200 parents of children \<4 with internet access. Parents will be allocated to receive either the portal or no intervention. Primary and secondary outcomes include: the ability to find research based information, critical appraisal skills, perceived behavioural control, attitudes and perceived pressure associated with searching for information, and participation.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Portal arm
Portal
The portal was tailored to improve the lay public's' "healthy skepticism", or in other words, critical and social literacy skills to assist patients in the decision-making process and for improving access to health information and participation. Illustrated by typical examples which can be found in the news and through patient stories, the portal provides an introduction to research methods, the underlying principles of science and critical assessment tools appropriate for a lay public.
1. A checklist for critical assessment of health information
2. Access to research databases for health information and an introduction to research methods and principles of science
3. A checklist to the consultation
Treatment as usal
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Portal
The portal was tailored to improve the lay public's' "healthy skepticism", or in other words, critical and social literacy skills to assist patients in the decision-making process and for improving access to health information and participation. Illustrated by typical examples which can be found in the news and through patient stories, the portal provides an introduction to research methods, the underlying principles of science and critical assessment tools appropriate for a lay public.
1. A checklist for critical assessment of health information
2. Access to research databases for health information and an introduction to research methods and principles of science
3. A checklist to the consultation
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* Since the recruitment will be done online, there is no need to screen for access to internet.
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Oslo
OTHER
Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services
OTHER_GOV
Oslo Metropolitan University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Sølvi Helseth, Professor
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Oslo University College
Arild Bjørndal, Professor
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Oslo university
Astrid Austvoll-Dahlgren, MA
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Oslo University College
Locations
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Oslo University College, Faculty of Nursing
Oslo, Oslo County, Norway
Countries
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References
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Austvoll-Dahlgren A, Bjorndal A, Odgaard-Jensen J, Helseth S. Evaluation of a web portal for improving public access to evidence-based health information and health literacy skills: a pragmatic trial. PLoS One. 2012;7(5):e37715. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0037715. Epub 2012 May 31.
Other Identifiers
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REK S-07414b [1.2007.2076]
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id