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Quality and Readability of English-Language Internet Information for Voice Disorders.
Abigail J Dueppen1, Monica L Bellon-Harn1, Nandhakumar Radhakrishnan1
1Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas.
Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation
|December 20, 2017
Summary
Online resources for vocal hygiene and health offer acceptable quality and readability. However, improving accessibility through Health On the Net certification is recommended for better patient understanding of voice care information.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
Background:
- Internet information on vocal hygiene, health, and prevention of voice disorders is widely accessed.
- Previous studies have evaluated online voice materials, but a broader assessment is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the readability and quality of English-language Internet information on vocal hygiene, vocal health, and voice disorder prevention.
- To assess website origin and its impact on quality and readability.
Main Methods:
- Aggregated 85 websites using five country-specific search engines.
- Analyzed websites for quality (DISCERN) and readability.
- Examined differences in ratings based on website origin.
Main Results:
- Websites demonstrated acceptable quality, but only one had Health On the Net certification.
- Government websites showed higher quality ratings.
- Readability required an average of 8-9 years of education; nonprofit sites demanded higher educational levels.
Conclusions:
- Internet information on vocal care is of acceptable quality and readability.
- Health On the Net certification can enhance accessibility for patients seeking voice care information.
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