The Content and Quality of Information About Hyperacusis Presented Online.

ABSTRACT: Purpose Hyperacusis is a disorder characterized by reduced sound tolerance leading to ear pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life. Many people with hyperacusis turn to the Internet for information and support from online communities to discuss their condition. The purpose of this study was to assess the content and quality of hyperacusis information presented online. Method The three most used Internet search engines were used to identify relevant websites using the single search term hyperacusis. Fifteen websites were selected for analysis. Details of the purpose, audience, and content of each website were extracted using a bespoke data extraction form. The quality of the information on each website was rated using the validated DISCERN questionnaire. Results There wa

SUBMITTER: Smith SN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7838831 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature