Survey of the quality and origins of websites on penile low-intensity shockwave therapy in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aim of this study was to establish the quality of patient-facing websites advertising low-intensity shockwave therapy (LISWT) for erectile dysfunction (ED) and Peyronie's disease (PD) patients in Canada.

Methods

Canadian websites offering LIWST for ED or PD were identified using online web searches. The characteristics of these websites were reviewed, along with examining the presence of HONCode certification, assigning a brief DISCERN score (a tool designed to evaluate health information online) and readability scores. We also examined the LIWST technology advertised, as well as benefits of LIWST cited by the websites.

Results

Twenty-five unique websites linked to 46 clinics were identified and reviewed. Twenty-four percent of websites were run by a

SUBMITTER: Remondini T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10657231 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature