Ethical Considerations in Infodemic Management: Systematic Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During health emergencies, effective infodemic management has become a paramount challenge. A new era marked by a rapidly changing information ecosystem, combined with the widespread dissemination of misinformation and disinformation, has magnified the complexity of the issue. For infodemic management measures to be effective, acceptable, and trustworthy, a robust framework of ethical considerations is needed.

Objective

This systematic scoping review aims to identify and analyze ethical considerations and procedural principles relevant to infodemic management, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of these practices and increasing trust in stakeholders performing infodemic management practices with the goal of safeguarding public health.

Methods

The review

SUBMITTER: Germani F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11393515 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature