Evaluating the Quality and Readability of Online Resources for Labiaplasty
| Autor: | Catherine O. Hudson, Silpa Nekkanti, Pamela E. Smith, Lopa K Pandya, Courtney D. Lynch, Andrew F. Hundley |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Urology
media_common.quotation_subject medicine.medical_treatment education 030232 urology & nephrology MEDLINE Vulva 03 medical and health sciences Gynecologic Surgical Procedures 0302 clinical medicine medicine Humans Quality (business) Statistic media_common Internet Medical education 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine Consumer Health Information business.industry Labiaplasty Obstetrics and Gynecology Information quality Plastic Surgery Procedures Readability Inter-rater reliability Female Surgery The Internet Comprehension business |
| Zdroj: | Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 27:63-67 |
| ISSN: | 2151-8378 |
| Popis: | Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality, readability, and accuracy of Web-based information regarding labiaplasty and to characterize the types of Web sites providing this information. Methods Investigators used 3 major search engines to query the internet using the search terms labiaplasty, labia reduction, and vaginal rejuvenation. Two validated tools were used to evaluate Web sites: the JAMA benchmark tool and the DISCERN instrument. Three physicians independently reviewed each Web site. Interrater agreement was assessed, and reviewer scores were averaged. Flesch-Kincaid reading ease and Flesch-Kincaid grade level of each site were assessed. Data were analyzed using Stata 14.0 (College Station, TX). Results Of the 112 Web sites reviewed, 100 Web sites were from North America, 9 from Europe, 2 from Australia, and 1 from Asia. The median score using the JAMA tool was 1.0 (0.33-4.0), indicating low accountability, whereas the median score using the DISCERN tool was 28 (18.7-77) of 80 with higher scores indicating higher quality. Cohen's weighted κ statistic (0.81) demonstrated near perfect agreement among reviewers for DISCERN scores. The median reading level was 11.9 (6.4-19.5). A majority of the Web sites (92) were for-profit businesses or blogs. Conclusions The internet enables patients to research sensitive topics and seek answers without worry of social stigma. Online health-related information is a widely used yet poorly studied source of medical information. The majority of Web sites reviewed lack balanced, evidence-based information. Given the wide variation in the quality of information, physicians should guide patients to reputable online resources. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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