Quality of healthcare information on the Internet: the case of Apicectomies

Parvizi, Marzyeh; Talai, N.N.; Parvizi, Z.

doi:10.1111/ors.12263

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“…As a self-regulatory tool that relies on codes of ethics, the HONcode may be limited in the sense that “self-regulation does not deter the unscrupulous, those who mostly need to have their ethical standards raised [78] (p. 236)”. Specifically, it has been noted that studies utilizing HONcode reported incorrect data as it concerned criteria adherence and assessment [79,80,81]. Nevertheless, we submit said limitations of the HONcode principles, for instance, to be less a reflection of the instrument as an unfit measure of ensuring high ethical standards and more so the result of either limited accountability or a lack thereof on the part of web sites engaged in distributing health-related content.…”

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confidence: 79%

Moving Beyond the Gym: A Content Analysis of YouTube as an Information Resource for Physical Literacy

Bopp

Vadeboncoeur

Stellefson

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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The Internet, and particularly YouTube, has been found to be and continues to develop as a resourceful educational space for health-related information. Understanding physical literacy as a lifelong health-related outcome and facilitator of an active lifestyle, we sought to assess the content, exposure, engagement, and information quality of uploaded physical literacy videos on YouTube. Two researchers collected 300 YouTube videos on physical literacy and independently coded each video’s: title, media source of upload, content topics related to physical literacy, content delivery style, and adherence to adapted Health on the Net Foundation Code of Conduct (HONcode) principles of information quality. Physical literacy videos that focused on physical activity and behaviors were the strongest predictor of high quality ratings, followed closely by videos covering affective domains (motivation, confidence, and self-esteem) of physical literacy. The content delivery method was also important, with videos utilizing presentations and testimonials containing high quality information about physical activity. Thus, providers of physical literacy and health-related online video content should be aware of and adhere to the expected quality standards. As health information expectations and ethical standards increase, the Internet, and specifically YouTube, has the potential to enhance video resources, virtual networking opportunities, as well as the sharing, dissemination, accumulation, and enrichment of physical literacy information for all.

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confidence: 79%

Moving Beyond the Gym: A Content Analysis of YouTube as an Information Resource for Physical Literacy

Bopp

Vadeboncoeur

Stellefson

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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“…Health information on the internet is used in a multitude of ways, including as a second opinion, to determine when to access care, and to inform lifestyle changes [10]. However, with such a wide range of information available over Web, the quality of health information is often mixed and inaccurate [11,12].…”

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confidence: 99%

Comparative Usability Analysis and Parental Preferences of Three Web-Based Knowledge Translation Tools: Multimethod Study

Anzinger¹,

Elliott²,

Hartling³

2020

J Med Internet Res

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Background Connecting parents to research evidence is known to improve health decision making. However, guidance on how to develop effective knowledge translation (KT) tools that synthesize child-health evidence into a form understandable by parents is lacking. Objective The aim of this study was to conduct a comparative usability analysis of three Web-based KT tools to identify differences in tool effectiveness, identify which format parents prefer, and better understand what factors affect usability for parents. Methods We evaluated a Cochrane plain language summary (PLS), Blogshot, and a Wikipedia page on a specific child-health topic (acute otitis media). A mixed method approach was used involving a knowledge test, written usability questionnaire, and a semistructured interview. Differences in knowledge and usability questionnaire scores for each of the KT tools were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis tests, considering a critical significance value of P=.05. Thematic analysis was used to synthesize and identify common parent preferences among the semistructured interviews. Key elements parents wanted in a KT tool were derived through author consensus using questionnaire data and parent interviews. Results In total, 16 parents (9 female) with a mean age of 39.6 (SD 11.9) years completed the study. Parents preferred the Blogshot over the PLS and Wikipedia page (P=.002) and found the Blogshot to be the most aesthetic (P=.001) and easiest to use (P=.001). Knowledge questions and usability survey data also indicated that the Blogshot was the most preferred and effective KT tool at relaying information about the topic. Four key themes were derived from thematic analysis, describing elements parents valued in KT tools. Parents wanted tools that were (1) simple, (2) quick to access and use, and (3) trustworthy, and which (4) informed how to manage the condition. Out of the three KT tools assessed, Blogshots were the most preferred tool by parents and encompassed these four key elements. Conclusions It is important that child health evidence be available in formats accessible and understandable by parents to improve decision making, use of health care resources, and health outcomes. Further usability testing of different KT tools should be conducted involving broader populations and other conditions (eg, acute vs chronic) to generate guidelines to improve KT tools for parents.

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“…young adults, college graduates, high‐income households). Since the advent of the Internet, health has become one of the most commonly searched‐for topics (Houston & Ehrenberger, ; Parvizi, Talai, & Parvizi, ). Access to accurate and consistent health information is crucial.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The quality of health information available online pertaining to specific issues (e.g. HIV/AIDS, vaccination, venomous snake bites) has been extensively evaluated (Barker, Charlton, & Holstege, ; Faasse, Chatman, & Martin, ; Kalichman et al, ; Kata, ; Meleo‐Erwin, Basch, MacLean, Scheibner, & Cadorett, ; Seeman, Ing, & Rizo, ), with many studies highlighting gaps in the information provided (Parvizi, Talai, & Parvizi, ). The variability and relative utility of some assessment tools have also been noted (Beaunoyer et al, ; Fahy, Hardikar, Fox, & Mackay, ).…”

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Lyme disease prevention: A content analysis of Canadian patient group and government websites

Journault

Richard

Aenishaenslin

2019

Zoonoses and Public Health

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The quality of information presented on health‐related websites—in terms of comprehensiveness, accuracy and consistency—is a public health concern. To date, the consistency of information across Canadian websites devoted to Lyme disease (LD) prevention has not been evaluated. The first aim of this study was to describe the contents and recommendations of LD prevention websites provided by two types of Canadian organizations: government (n = 3) and patient groups (n = 3). A second objective was to analyse the level of convergence among these websites in terms of their prevention‐related content. Initial coding of the content resulted in information segments grouped into 114 subthemes related to nine overarching themes: tick habitat suitability, risk period, transmission, personal protection, peridomestic environmental management, tick identification and removal, early symptoms, testing and diagnosis and preventive treatment. Comparative content analyses were performed both within and between the content of websites of the two organization types. The themes most frequently addressed by both organization types were personal protection (20% of the prevention‐related content in patient group websites and 22% of the prevention‐related content in government websites), transmission (12% and 16%, respectively) and tick identification and removal (19% and 15%, respectively). Government websites’ information was generally convergent with that of patient group websites (four highly convergent themes, three moderately convergent and two divergent). Nevertheless, of particular concern were divergent messages and inaccurate information found on 11 subthemes out of 103. Examples included other possible modes of transmission and the ineffectiveness of DEET insect repellent. These results suggest the need for public health and health communications research on the issue of the quality of LD prevention information found on the Internet.

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Quality of healthcare information on the Internet: the case of Apicectomies

Cited by 6 publications

References 19 publications

Moving Beyond the Gym: A Content Analysis of YouTube as an Information Resource for Physical Literacy

Moving Beyond the Gym: A Content Analysis of YouTube as an Information Resource for Physical Literacy

Comparative Usability Analysis and Parental Preferences of Three Web-Based Knowledge Translation Tools: Multimethod Study

Lyme disease prevention: A content analysis of Canadian patient group and government websites

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