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Exploring the Most Visible German Websites on Melanoma Immunotherapy: A Web-Based Analysis
Julia Brütting1, Theresa Steeb2, Lydia Reinhardt1
1Department of Dermatology, Dresden University Hospital and Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, Germany.
German websites on melanoma immunotherapy offer good usability but poor readability and reliability. Optimization is needed to improve patient understanding and transparency regarding melanoma treatments.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Informatics
- Health Communication
Background:
- Patients with melanoma frequently seek online information about complex treatments like immunotherapy.
- Limited health literacy in Germany necessitates accessible and reliable online health information.
- No prior assessment of German websites detailing melanoma treatment options existed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and evaluate the most visible German-language websites discussing melanoma immunotherapy.
- To assess the quality, usability, reliability, and readability of these online resources.
Main Methods:
- Searched Google, Yahoo, and Bing for "melanoma" and "immunotherapy" synonyms in German.
- Assessed 45 websites using DISCERN, LIDA, PEMAT, and Flesch Reading Ease Score (FRES).
- Analyzed website visibility and popularity using ALEXA and SISTRIX tools.
Main Results:
- Only 2 domains had German quality certification.
- Average scores indicated mediocre quality, good usability, but low reliability and very poor readability (FRES: 17).
- Website visibility and popularity varied significantly.
Conclusions:
- Accessible German websites on melanoma immunotherapy require optimization.
- Improving readability and reliability is crucial for patient education and transparency.
- Enhanced content quality will better support patients and laypersons seeking melanoma treatment information.
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