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Pupillary Response as Assessment of Effective Seizure Induction by Electroconvulsive Therapy
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[Information about electroconvulsive therapy on the internet].

G Degraeve1, C Van Heeringen, K Audenaert

  • 1Universitaire Dienst Psychiatrie, Universitair Ziekenhuis, Gent. Gunther_Degraeve@yahoo.com

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This study assessed online electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) information. While websites are technically sound, the content is often incomplete, impacting patient understanding of this vital treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Digital Health
  • Healthcare Communication

Context:

  • The internet is a primary source of health information for patients and the public.
  • Understanding the quality and completeness of online health information is crucial for informed decision-making.
  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment with significant public interest and potential misinformation.

Purpose:

  • To quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate the information available online regarding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
  • To assess the technical quality and content completeness of websites discussing ECT.
  • To identify gaps in online information about ECT.

Summary:

  • A quantitative assessment involved using five search terms across eight meta-search engines.
  • A qualitative assessment reviewed the top 20 Google search results using an adapted Sandvik-score.
  • Findings indicate that while online ECT resources are technically adequate, their content is frequently incomplete.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for improved accuracy and comprehensiveness in online health information, particularly for sensitive treatments like ECT.
  • Informs healthcare providers and patients about the limitations of current online resources for ECT.
  • Suggests a need for developing more complete and reliable online educational materials about electroconvulsive therapy.