Thematic coverage and readability of online patient information on cochlear implant care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The treatment of patients with a cochlear implant (CI) is usually an elective, complex and interdisciplinary process. As an important source of information, patients often access the internet prior to treatment. The quality of internet-based information regarding thematic coverage has not yet been analysed in detail. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyse the information on CI care available on the internet regarding its thematic coverage and readability.

Material methods

Eight search phrases related to CI care were defined as part of the study. A checklist for completeness of thematic coverage was then created for each search phrase. The current German CI clinical practice guideline and the white paper on CI care in Germany were used as a basis. As a f

SUBMITTER: Levi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11392990 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature