[Online resources for ankle sprains : A German language web analysis].

ABSTRACT:

Background

With the Internet as the main source of information for health content, the quality of websites with medical information is of high importance.

Objective

This study analysed 250 websites on acute ankle sprain (ASD), one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders, for their quality and readability. Based on the results, a guide for patients was created.

Method

The quality of the websites was assessed using a 25-item content score and the EQIP36 score for medical information material. The reading level could be determined using the Flesch-Kincaid index and the calculated readability. The best three websites were evaluated in a user survey.

Results

Of the 250 websites recorded 77 were included in the study. The quality of these varied significantly, w

SUBMITTER: Tengler SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11850430 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature