The Quality and Cultural Safety of Online Osteoarthritis Information for Affected Persons and Health Care Professionals: Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Osteoarthritis is more prevalent and severe among women than among men, but women are less likely to access early diagnosis and first-line management, particularly racialized immigrant women. Previous research advocated for greater access to culturally safe osteoarthritis information for both diverse women and health care professionals. The internet can reduce disparities by facilitating access to health information, but online materials can vary in quality.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the quality and cultural safety of online osteoarthritis materials for persons affected by osteoarthritis and health care professionals.

Methods

Content analysis was used to describe publicly available materials on osteoarthritis first-line management developed by Ca

SUBMITTER: Dhakal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11530738 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature