PubMed · 2020 · 21 citations · 25 references
Public HealthHealth EducationHealth InformaticsElectronic Health RecordsHealth AssessmentHealth LiteracyChronic Kidney DiseaseHealth Information EvaluationHealth Literacy AssessmentPatient PortalsRenal AssessmentRenal DiseaseHealth Information ReadabilityInformation QualityInternet Health Information EvaluationKnowledge GapsOnline Health Information EvaluationOnline Health Information QualityWeb-based Health Information EvaluationWebsite Quality Assessment
In this study, we described the content and characteristics of 40 non-proprietary websites offering information about chronic kidney disease (CKD) and evaluated their information quality using the DISCERN scale and readability using Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid grade level. The areas in which the websites scored the lowest on the DISCERN scale were whether the website discussed knowledge gaps, presented balanced information, and was clear about the information source. Websites that rated higher quality on the DISCERN scale were more difficult to read. The quality and readability of many websites about CKD to be used as meaningful educational resources for patients who desire to learn more about CKD and treatment options remain inadequate.
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Rudolph Flesch · Journal of Applied Psychology · 1948 · 5.2K citations
David Charnock, Sasha Shepperd, Gill Needham et al. · Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health · 1999 · 3.1K citations · Full text
Social Sciences, Health Information Management, Evidence-based Practice +15