Quality and readability of online patient information on treatment for erectile dysfunction.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To investigate the quality and readability of online patient information on treatment for erectile dysfunction using a Google search.

Materials and methods

The results of a Google search for "erectile dysfunction treatment" were reviewed. Webpages that contained written information on erectile dysfunction except those containing scientific publications and paywall protected webpages were included in further analysis. Typographic and treatment information were recorded. Readability was assessed using the Fleisch-Kincaid grade level, the Gunning-Fog index, the Coleman-Liau index, and Simple Measure of Gobbledygook. Website quality was assessed using the DISCERN instrument, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) benchmark criteria, and presence of Health

SUBMITTER: Pattenden TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8988690 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature