Title |
Guiametabolica.org: empowerment through internet tools in inherited metabolic diseases
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Published in |
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, August 2012
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DOI | 10.1186/1750-1172-7-53 |
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Authors |
Manuel Armayones, M Antònia Vilaseca, Júlia Cutillas, Jordi Fàbrega, Jorge Juan Fernández, Mei García, Natàlia Egea, Modesta Pousada, Beni Gómez-Zuñiga, Jaume Pérez-Payarols, Rafael Artuch, Francesc Palau, Mercedes Serrano |
Abstract |
Web-based interventions are effective on the patient empowerment. Guiametabolica.org constitutes an interface for people involved in inherited metabolic diseases, trying to facilitate access to information and contact with professionals and other patients, offering a platform to develop support groups. Guiametabolica.org is widely considered for Spanish-speaking patients and caregivers with inherited metabolic diseases. Preliminary evaluations show changes in their habits, decrease in their senses of isolation and improvement regarding self-efficacy. Specific inherited metabolic diseases websites, especially participative websites, should be considered as a complement to more traditional clinical approaches. Their contribution lies in patient's general well-being, without interfering with traditional care. |
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