The Effect of Search Term on the Quality and Accuracy of Online Information Regarding Distal Radius Fractures

Dy, Christopher J.; Taylor, Samuel A.; Patel, Ronak M.; Kitay, Alison; Roberts, Timothy; Daluiski, Aaron

doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2012.05.021

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“…Finally, the aim of our search term was to replicate a typical layperson's search for skin cancer treatment related information, thus trying to avoid bias towards more scientific articles as noted in a previous study [25]. We, however, acknowledge that altering the search terms used will alter the results and may therefore prioritize websites with a higher or lower readability scores.…”

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The Readability of Online Patient Resources for Skin Cancer Treatment

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“…Previous studies have shown that the search terminology can have a significant impact on search outcomes and therefore the likely readability and accuracy of the information [25]. To avoid bias towards more scientific websites we used the search term 'skin cancer treatment' as would be used by a member of the lay public.…”

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The Readability of Online Patient Resources for Skin Cancer Treatment

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“…First, the grading system, while modeled closely after similar scales focused on Internet grading [12,14,17], is novel Forward flexed to 90°, adducted 10°-15°A ction:…”

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“…Several recent studies investigating web-based orthopaedic information available to patients have identified wide variability with regard to quality and accuracy [2,6,[12][13][14]17]. Furthermore, these studies demonstrated that access to high quality content is largely dependent upon search terms used [12,14,17]. Much like patients, healthcare providers are increasingly turning to the web-based content for clinical instruction and medical information [27].…”

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The Quality of Open-Access Video-Based Orthopaedic Instructional Content for the Shoulder Physical Exam is Inconsistent

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Background: The internet has an increasing role in both patient and physician education. While several recent studies critically appraised the quality and accuracy of webbased written information available to patients, no studies have evaluated such parameters for open-access video content designed for provider use. Questions/Purposes: The primary goal of the study was to determine the accuracy of internet-based instructional videos featuring the shoulder physical examination. Methods: An assessment of quality and accuracy of said video content was performed using the basic shoulder examination as a surrogate for the Bbest-case scenario^due to its widely accepted components that are stable over time. Three search terms (Bshoulder,B examination,^and Bshoulder exam^) were entered into the four online video resources most commonly accessed by orthopaedic surgery residents (VuMedi, G9MD, Orthobullets, and YouTube). Videos were captured and independently reviewed by three orthopaedic surgeons. Quality and accuracy were assessed in accordance with previously published standards. Results: Of the 39 video tutorials reviewed, 61% were rated as fair or poor. Specific maneuvers such as the Hawkins test, O'Brien sign, and Neer impingement test were accurately demonstrated in 50, 36, and 27% of videos, respectively. Inter-rater reliability was excellent (mean kappa 0.80, range 0.79-0.81). Conclusion: Our results suggest that information presented in open-access video tutorials featuring the physical examination of the shoulder is inconsistent. Trainee exposure to such potentially inaccurate information may have a significant impact on trainee education.

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“…The quality was evaluated using a previously developed grading rubric containing 25 points pertaining to relevant anatomy, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of ankle sprains (Figure 2). 11,12,15,18,23,29,30 Each reviewer evaluated the quality of each website independently by determining the extent to which each website fulfilled the stated criteria, and the resulting 3 scores were used to develop a mean score for each website.…”

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Online Patient Resources for Ankle Instability

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Tartaglion

Zonshayn

et al. 2018

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Background: The Internet has drastically changed how patients access health-related information. There are several ways the public can access online health-related information such as search engines, blogs, support groups, and webinars. A recent study found that 45% of orthopedic patients searched for information online regarding their injury. Also, 78% believed they had better understanding of their condition after visiting these websites; furthermore, 41% felt the Internet supplied them with questions and concerns to discuss with their physicians. The aim of our study is to evaluate the accuracy, quality, and readability of online available information using the search terms "ankle sprain" and "ankle instability." Methods: Three search engines (Google, Bing, and Yahoo) were used to search for the terms "ankle sprain" and "ankle instability." The first 25 websites from each search were collected. Each website was assessed for quality, accuracy, and readability by 3 orthopedic residents blinded to the search term used. Websites were also evaluated for commercial bias and whether written by physicians or not. Results: Twenty sites were identified using Google, 14 using Bing, and 3 using Yahoo while the remaining 19 appeared in multiple search engines. Sixty-nine percent of the websites (39/56) were written by physicians whereas only 21% (12/56) were associated with commercial bias. The mean quality and accuracy of the websites written above a seventh-grade level was statistically significantly higher than those at or below a seventh-grade level (P ¼ .01). The mean accuracy of websites written by physicians was not statistically different from those not written by physicians (P ¼ .055). Conclusion: The current study highlights the poor quality and accuracy of online information related to ankle sprains, especially those with commercial bias. Furthermore, although websites written by or under supervision of physicians were found to be of superior quality, a majority of sites were found to have an unacceptably high reading level. Level of Evidence: Level IV, case series.

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The Effect of Search Term on the Quality and Accuracy of Online Information Regarding Distal Radius Fractures

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The Readability of Online Patient Resources for Skin Cancer Treatment

The Readability of Online Patient Resources for Skin Cancer Treatment

The Quality of Open-Access Video-Based Orthopaedic Instructional Content for the Shoulder Physical Exam is Inconsistent

Online Patient Resources for Ankle Instability

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