Surfing for Hip Replacements: Has the “Internet Tidal Wave” Led to Better Quality Information

Abstract This study aimed to determine the quality of information available on the internet regarding Total Hip Replacement (THR). The unique websites identified were categorised by type and assessed using the DISCERN score, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark criteria,...

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Published in:The Journal of arthroplasty 2014-07, Vol.29 (7), p.1339-1344.e1
Main Authors: Nassiri, Mujtaba, MCh, Bruce-Brand, Robert A., MCh, O'Neill, Francis, MCh, Chenouri, Shojaeddin, PhD, Curtin, Paul T., MCh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to Information
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip - methods
Decision Making
hip replacement
Humans
information
internet
Internet - standards
Orthopedics
Patient Education as Topic
Societies, Medical
United States
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Summary:Abstract This study aimed to determine the quality of information available on the internet regarding Total Hip Replacement (THR). The unique websites identified were categorised by type and assessed using the DISCERN score, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark criteria, and a novel (THR)-specific content score. The presence of the Health On the Net (HON) code, a reported quality assurance marker, was noted. Commercial websites predominate. Governmental & Non-Profit Organizations websites attained the highest DISCERN score. Sites that bore the HONcode seal obtained significantly higher DISCERN and THR content scores than those without the certification. Physicians should recommend the HONcode seal to their patients as a reliable indicator of website quality or, better yet, refer patients to sites they have personally reviewed.
ISSN:0883-5403
1532-8406
DOI:10.1016/j.arth.2014.01.009