Evaluating online health information on PIFP: A cross-platform analysis of content quality and readability.

ABSTRACT: Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain (PIFP), also known as atypical facial pain, is a poorly understood condition, often leading patients to seek information online. The accuracy, readability, and usability of such information are critical for informed decision-making. This study aimed to assess and compare the readability, quality, and usability of online content about PIFP retrieved from both conventional web searches and generative AI platforms. A cross-sectional comparative analysis was conducted on January 26th 2025 using three search. Google, ChatGPT, and Gemini. Google was searched using the terms "Atypical Facial Pain" and "Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain," and the first 100 results for each term were screened. ChatGPT and Gemini were prompted to generate the ten most frequently ask

SUBMITTER: Taimeh D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12627093 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature