Recommendations on patient-facing websites regarding diagnostic imaging for low back, knee, and shoulder pain: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe and synthesise the content of public-facing websites regarding the use of diagnostic imaging for adults with lower back pain, knee, and shoulder pain.

Methods

Scoping review conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidance. A Google search was performed to identify public-facing websites that were either United Kingdom-based, or National Health Service affiliated. The DISCERN tool was used to appraise website quality before information regarding the use of imaging was synthesised using thematic analysis.

Results

Eighty-six websites were included, with 48 making reference to the use of imaging. The information within the majority (n = 43) of public-facing websites aligns with best available evidence. Where there is inconsistency, this may be explained

SUBMITTER: Cuff A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10194230 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature