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Intensity-modulated radiotherapy and the Internet.

David A Schomas1, Michael T Milano, John C Roeske

  • 1Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA.

Cancer
|July 9, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Patient information on intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) online is often poor quality. Patients and doctors should be aware of inaccurate or misleading content when researching IMRT treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Medical Informatics
  • Radiation Oncology

Background:

  • Patient-oriented online information regarding intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is widely accessible.
  • The quality and accuracy of this information are crucial for informed patient decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the content and quality of patient-oriented information about IMRT available on the internet.
  • To assess the accuracy, balance, and presentation of IMRT information on various websites.

Main Methods:

  • Searched five search engines using terms 'IMRT' and 'intensity modulated radiation therapy'.
  • Evaluated 77 identified patient-oriented IMRT websites for informational content, presentation, accuracy, and balance using a predefined scoring system.
  • Assigned an overall score to each website, ranging from -35 to 100.

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Main Results:

  • Most websites (58%) had low informational content, with fundamental IMRT planning details often missing.
  • False or misleading information was present on 42% of sites, regardless of origin (academic, private, commercial).
  • Few sites adequately discussed IMRT benefits, toxicity, or tumor control, with a median overall score of 20.

Conclusions:

  • The overall content and quality of patient-focused IMRT information online are generally poor.
  • Patients and healthcare providers must critically evaluate online IMRT resources due to prevalent inaccuracies and omissions.
  • Awareness of these deficiencies is essential for patients and physicians when considering IMRT treatment options.