Analysis of the quality of online resources for parents of children who are late to talk.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Internet usage worldwide has become a primary source of health-related information and an important resource for parents to find advice on how to promote their child's development and well-being. It is important that healthcare professionals understand what information is available to parents online to best support families and children. The current study evaluated the quality of online resources accessible for parents of children who are late to talk.

Method

Fifty-four web pages were evaluated for their usability and reliability using the LIDA instrument and Health on the Net Foundation code of conduct certification, and readability using the Flesch Reading Ease Score and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level. Origin, author(s), target audience, topics discussed, t

SUBMITTER: Coughler C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9620457 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature