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1Department of Medicine, The University of Western Ontario and London Health Sciences Center, London, Ontario. vtangri2008@meds.uwo.ca
Background:
The Internet is becoming an increasingly common source of health information for patients.
Objective:
To examine the quality of gastrointestinal disease- and symptom-related Internet sites that might be searched by patients.
Methods:
A total of 120 websites were evaluated from July to November 2009 using the DISCERN instrument to determine the quality of content of health and treatment information.
Results:
There was substantial variability in the quality of Internet resources regarding gastrointestinal diseases and their symptoms. Information-based and institutional websites were rated highest. Resources related to celiac disease, colon cancer and abdominal pain scored the highest.
Conclusions:
Overall, the quality of web-based resources was variable. Because patient education is important in the management of gastroenterological diseases, the increasing use of the Internet poses new opportunities and challenges for physicians.
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