Evaluation of the Quality and Readability of Web-Based Information Regarding Foreign Bodies of the Ear, Nose, and Throat: Qualitative Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Foreign body (FB) inhalation, ingestion, and insertion account for 11% of emergency admissions for ear, nose, and throat conditions. Children are disproportionately affected, and urgent intervention may be needed to maintain airway patency and prevent blood vessel occlusion. High-quality, readable online information could help reduce poor outcomes from FBs.

Objective

We aim to evaluate the quality and readability of available online health information relating to FBs.

Methods

In total, 6 search phrases were queried using the Google search engine. For each search term, the first 30 results were captured. Websites in the English language and displaying health information were included. The provider and country of origin were recorded. The modified 36-item Ens

SUBMITTER: Ko TK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11362703 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature