What are patients asking and reading online? An analysis of online patient searches about treatments for developmental dysplasia of the hip.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We aimed to analyze frequently searched questions through Google's "People Also Ask" feature related to four common treatments for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH): the Pavlik harness, rhino brace, closed reduction surgery and open reduction surgery.

Methods

Search terms for each treatment were entered into Google Web Search using a clean-install Google Chrome browser. The top frequently asked questions and associated websites were extracted. Questions were categorized using the Rothwell classification model. Websites were evaluated using the JAMA Benchmark Criteria. Chi-square tests were performed.

Results

The initial search yielded 828 questions. Of 479 included questions, the most popular topics were specific activities that patients with DDH can/ca

SUBMITTER: Balachandran U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11724399 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature