Emerging Trends In Dietetics Concentration Project: The Application and Utilization of Web-based Health and Wellness Information by Communities and Health Professionals

The Application and Utilization of Web-based Health and Wellness Information by Communities and Health Professionals

Lauren MartinARAMARK Dietetic InternMay 4th, 2012Emerging Trends In Dietetics Concentration Project:

IntroductionPurpose: Implement a health and wellness blog for the Main Line Health Intranet system and Community Page

Research Question:Will the implementation of a health and wellness blog for healthcare professionals and for the community enhance the healthcare professionals and communitys knowledge and application of current health and nutrition information and influence positive nutritional behaviors?

BackgroundWebsites and blogs integral players in modern medicine61% of American adults look to online sources 46% in 2000 Credibility Statistical information, testimonials, quotations, references, identification of message authorConsumers need to be able to distinguish between credible sources of information to make decisions.

Research has been conducted to examine what characteristics are essential for a credible blog3BackgroundGraduate degrees ~4x likely to search the internet 3 2009 Pew Internet HealthCare Foundation survey85% college degree50% high school diploma25% less than a high school diplomaIncome82% with income >$75,00044% with income