Did you know that in the last eight years, social media usage has skyrocketed from 8 percent to 73 percent of all Internet users, and that more than 70% of internet users in the US said they looked online for health information in the past year? Why are these facts and figures important? Because they demonstrate that The Well Project, which has used technology as a platform to disseminate information and build community and advocacy since 2002, is more relevant and necessary than ever.
Why are these facts and figures important? Because they demonstrate that The Well Project, which has used technology as a platform to disseminate information and build community and advocacy since 2002, is more relevant and necessary than ever. And it is our commitment to ensure our resources are not only accurate and culturally competent, but also having a real impact on those who access them.
User surveys are a vital tool that allow us to understand how our resources and services are experienced, integrated and applied by those who use them. We rely on these surveys to ensure that we are maximizing The Well Project's effectiveness and continuously strengthening our programs' impact. In 2014 we conducted the largest outcomes measurement survey on The Well Project programming in our history. This survey collected demographic information and measured the use and impact of The Well Project's online resources on health-seeking behaviors and quality-of-life indicators, and was designed by The Well Project team, Community Advisory Board, and several advisors.
To read The Well Project User Survey Report 2014, click here.