Quality of web-based information on cocaine addiction

Khazaal, Yasser; Chatton, Anne; Cochand, Sophie; Zullino, Daniele

doi:10.1016/j.pec.2008.03.002

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“…In contradiction with the results of previous studies on depression-related [10,[12][13][14] and health-related websites, [9,19,20,24] the content quality of depression-related websites was found to be good (score 20.33/28: higher than 14, the mean score for minimal and mostly correct information). This result is quite similar to the results recently found for bipolar disorder websites, [21] which can partially be explained by the fact that the websites analyzed in our study partially overlap with those analyzed in the bipolar disorder study.…”

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“…In contrast with the results of some studies, [20,21,32] but in accord with others, [19,33] the HON label was positively associated with content quality. The discrepancy among these studies may be due to the relatively small number of sites with the HON label, to the criteria used by the HON label (more related to ethical considerations than to content quality), and to the fact that this label is only given upon site request.…”

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“…[20,21] In fact, the accountability and esthetics factor was negatively associated with content quality, indicating that most Internet sites choose to promote either the quality of their content or other aspects such as esthetics.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[13,[19][20][21][22][23][24][25] Furthermore, we wanted to find out whether searches carried out at two different Google addresses produced overlapping results. Our goal was to determine whether users searching for information on Google.com obtain the same information as those using an address linked to a particular country (such as Google.co.uk).…”

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Quality of web-based information on depression

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Depress. Anxiety

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“…Greenfi eld and colleagues (2005) tested the readability of patient handouts in a random sample of SUD treatment programs in the United States and found an average readability level of 11.8 (i.e., nearly equivalent to 12th grade). Studies by Khazaal and colleagues found that Internet-based information on alcohol (Khazaal et al, 2010) and cocaine dependence (Khazaal et al, 2008) was written at an average reading-grade level of 11.5 and 10.5, respectively. Thus, there is a large gap between the reading-grade level of patients and the readability of written materials that are provided in these programs.…”

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Readability of Self-Report Alcohol Misuse Measures

McHugh

Sugarman

Kaufman

et al. 2014

J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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ABSTRACT. Objective: Self-report measures of alcohol misuse and alcohol use disorders are valuable assessment tools for both research and clinical practice settings. However, readability is often overlooked when establishing the validity of these measures, which may result in measures written at a reading-grade level that is higher than the ability level of many potential respondents. The aim of the current study was to estimate the reading-grade level of validated measures of alcohol misuse and associated problems. Method: A total of 45 measures were identifi ed, and reading-grade level was calculated using three validated readability formulas. Results: The majority of measures were written above the recommended reading-grade level for patient materials (5th-6th grade), with particularly poor readability for measure instructions. Conclusions: Given that many self-report alcohol misuse measures are written at a high reading-grade level, the consideration of readability is important when selecting measures for use in research and practice settings. Moreover, the development or modifi cation of measures to target low-literacy populations may facilitate the broader applicability of these instruments. (J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs, 75, 328-334, 2014)

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Printmedien- und Internetangebote mit Informationen zur Darmkrebsfrüherkennung und ihre kriteriengestützte Bewertung aus Expertensicht

Dreier

Borutta

Seidel

et al. 2014

Bundesgesundheitsbl.

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In Germany, individuals who have statutory health insurance have free access to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening tests, and can choose between a fecal occult blood test and a screening colonoscopy. Evidence-based health information may support informed choices regarding whether or not to undergo CRC screening. The aim of this study was to assess whether the available German information materials on CRC screening meet evidence-based health information standards. A systematic search was made for print media and websites on CRC screening addressed to German people with average CRC risk (search period for print media August 2010, for websites January-March 2012). The identified information was assessed with a newly developed comprehensive list of criteria. In all, 41 print media, including 28 flyers and 13 brochures, and 36 websites were identified and assessed. These materials reported more often the benefits than the risks of CRC screening, and quantified presentations of benefits and risks were less frequently given. Most of the materials called for participation and did not indicate the option to decide whether or not to attend CRC screening. This bias in favor of screening was increased by fear-provoking or downplayed wording. Most materials included false and misleading information. The requirements for evidence-based patient information were currently not met by most of the leaflets and websites in Germany. Feedback was given to the producers of the leaflets including a discussion of the findings. The results may be used to revise existing leaflets or to develop new health information on CRC screening.

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Quality of web-based information on cocaine addiction

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Quality of web-based information on depression

Quality of web-based information on depression

Readability of Self-Report Alcohol Misuse Measures

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