Comparing the effectiveness of automated online counseling to standard web-based education on improving acne knowledge: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence regarding what comprises effective education for acne vulgaris patients is lacking. Internet-based education may improve patient knowledge of this condition.

Objectives

Our objective was to compare the effectiveness of standard web-based education and an automated counseling website in improving acne knowledge.

Design

In a randomized trial, participants visited either a standard website or an automated counseling website to learn about acne. Multiple-choice questions were administered at baseline and after 12 weeks to assess change in acne knowledge.

Results

A total of 97 high school students were enrolled, and 95 completed the study. The standard website group had a significant increase in knowledge from baseline (3.61 ± 1.22) to 12-week fo

SUBMITTER: Tuong W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4591056 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature