Exploring online health resources and self-care among irritable bowel syndrome patients: analyzing internet use and AI chatbot interactions
The research indicates a rise in digital health literacy among IBS patients in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the need for accurate and culturally appropriate online resources. It suggests that healthcare professionals and policymakers should direct patients to reliable information and address the digital divide to enhance self-care and IBS management outcomes.
Authors
- Omar Alnobani
- Hadi Alhemsi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7054-2847)
- Hamoud Meshal Hamoud Almutairi
- Samina Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8611-1614)
- Faisal Altoom
- Amr Jamal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4051-6592)
- Mohamad‐Hani Temsah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4389-9322)
- Ibraheem Altamimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5149-0877)
- Abdullah Alhumimidi
- Khaled B. Alsulaim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8682-0872)
- Faisal Alomri
- Suliman Alshankiti
Institutions
- Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University (SA)
- King Saud Medical City (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
- University of Malaya (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- mHealth
- Published
- 2024-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21037/mhealth-24-14
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Health, Technology, Consumer Behavior
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.12
Funders
- King Saud University