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Evidence-based Knowledge Synthesis and Hypothesis Validation: Navigating Biomedical Knowledge Bases via Explainable AI and Agentic Systems
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[Is it possible to enhance our expert knowledge from Wikipedia?]
U Rechenberg1, C Josten2, S Klima2
1Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin.
Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Unfallchirurgie
|April 16, 2015
Summary
Wikipedia articles on orthopaedics and traumatology are relevant for medical training and daily clinical work, despite concerns about author anonymity. This study assessed their accuracy and utility for healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Digital Health
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Background:
- New media, particularly Wikipedia, presents challenges for medical training.
- Concerns exist regarding the accuracy of Wikipedia articles due to unknown authors.
- Assessing the relevance of Wikipedia in orthopaedics and traumatology is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relevance and accuracy of Wikipedia articles concerning orthopaedics and traumatology.
- To evaluate the suitability of these articles for daily clinical practice and medical examinations.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted in September 2013 using questionnaires for medical students, resident physicians, and a medical specialist.
- 211 Wikipedia articles on orthopaedics and traumatology were evaluated.
- Participants provided subjective estimations of the articles' quality and utility.
Main Results:
- 134 out of 211 evaluated medical items were found on Wikipedia.
- Wikipedia articles demonstrated up-to-dateness and high Google search rankings.
- Nearly half (42.5%) of the articles were deemed appropriate for medical exams and clinical work, with many containing valuable references, images, and videos.
Conclusions:
- Younger physicians (web 2.0 generation) increasingly rely on the internet for professional tasks.
- Wikipedia offers accessible, free medical information, indicating a shift in learning processes.
- Collaborative efforts are essential to enhance the quality of medical content on Wikipedia.
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