Information on Infantile Colic on the World Wide Web

Abstract Introduction The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the type and quality of information on infantile colic that a parent might access on the World Wide Web. Methods Two checklists were used to evaluate the quality indicators of 24 Web sites and the colic-specific content. Res...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric health care 2013-11, Vol.27 (6), p.443-450
Main Authors: Bailey, Shana D., MSN, RN, CPNP, D’Auria, Jennifer P., PhD, RN, CPNP, Haushalter, Jamie P., MSN, RN, CPNP
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advanced Practice Nursing
Checklist
Colic
Colic - etiology
Colic - therapy
Counseling
Crying - psychology
Decision Making
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Information Services - standards
Internet - standards
Male
Nursing
parent
Parents - psychology
Pediatrics
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Pregnancy
Quality Control
United States - epidemiology
Web
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Summary:Abstract Introduction The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the type and quality of information on infantile colic that a parent might access on the World Wide Web. Methods Two checklists were used to evaluate the quality indicators of 24 Web sites and the colic-specific content. Results Fifteen health information Web sites met more of the quality parameters than the nine commercial sites. Eight Web sites included information about colic and infant abuse, with six being health information sites. Discussion The colic-specific content on 24 Web sites reflected current issues and controversies; however, the completeness of the information in light of current evidence varied among the Web sites. Strategies to avoid complications of parental stress or infant abuse were not commonly found on the Web sites. Pediatric professionals must guide parents to reliable colic resources that also include emotional support and understanding of infant crying. A best evidence guideline for the United States would eliminate confusion and uncertainty about which colic therapies are safe and effective for parents and professionals.
ISSN:0891-5245
1532-656X
DOI:10.1016/j.pedhc.2012.04.009