Googling for a veterinary diagnosis: A replication study using Google as a diagnostic aid.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was to replicate in the veterinary context a BMJ study using Google to assist in diagnosis of complex cases.

Hypothesis/objectives

To assess percentage of diagnoses identified using Google as a diagnostic aid in veterinary medicine.

Animals

None; 13 cases in cats and 17 in dogs published in JAVMA.

Methods

Cross-sectional survey of Google results from searches using keywords generated independently by a generalist and a specialist veterinarian who reviewed the published case history and diagnostic components while blind to the diagnosis. They offered diagnoses and generated up to 5 search strategies for each case. The top 30 Google results for each search were reviewed by the generalist to inform a final Google-aided diagnosi

SUBMITTER: Allen EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9308411 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature