Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
Gewählte Publikation:
Koch, H; Dabernig, J; Allert, S; Puchinger, M; Scharnagl, E.
Plastic surgeons and the Internet: results of a worldwide survey.
Ann Plast Surg. 2002; 49(5):466-469
Doi: 10.1097/01.SAP.0000015432.63515.87
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- Koch Horst
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- Puchinger Markus
- Scharnagl Erwin
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- Abstract:
- To obtain information on the use of the Internet, 3,139 survey forms were sent out to plastic surgeons throughout the world. More than 90% of the 565 respondents have access to the Internet and 85.5% use electronic mail for professional matters. They use the World Wide Web to search the literature, to read scientific articles, and to obtain information on congresses. A substantial proportion of the contributors have a positive attitude toward virtual congresses on the Internet and most would welcome a newsgroup dedicated to plastic surgery. Perceived apprehensions include secure transmission of sensitive data, slow data transmission, and the lack of structure and of an authority to control the contents of the Internet. Virtual congresses and a newsgroup on plastic surgery seem to be worthwhile future goals. Some problems pointed out in this survey have already been solved, at least partially, and possible solutions for the rest are discussed.
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