Quality and readability of English-language Internet information for vestibular disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Internet has become a powerful, accessible resource for many patients to use for their own medical management and knowledge. Vestibular disorders are prevalent, especially in the elderly. As the Internet is increasingly a major source of health-related information to the general public, it is often used to search for information regarding dizziness and vertigo. Ensuring that the information is accessible, unbiased, and appropriate can aid informed decision-making.

Objective

To evaluate the quality and readability of English-language Internet information related to vestibular disorders.

Methods

A cross-sectional website search using three keywords (nausea, dizziness, and vertigo) in five country-specific versions of the most commonly used Internet search

SUBMITTER: Felipe L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9249283 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature