Defining Misinformation and Related Terms in Health-Related Literature: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Misinformation poses a serious challenge to clinical and policy decision-making in the health field. The COVID-19 pandemic amplified interest in misinformation and related terms and witnessed a proliferation of definitions.

Objective

We aim to assess the definitions of misinformation and related terms used in health-related literature.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review of systematic reviews by searching Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane, and Epistemonikos databases for articles published within the last 5 years up till March 2023. Eligible studies were systematic reviews that stated misinformation or related terms as part of their objectives, conducted a systematic search of at least one database, and reported at least 1 definition for misinformation or re

SUBMITTER: El Mikati IK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10414029 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature